Tax

CRA business-inquiries phone line gets a C-

Third time isn’t a charm for the CRA’s business inquiries phone line. As part of its red tape awareness week, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has conducted its third secret shopper evaluation of CRA’s call centre, giving it a grade of C-minus. Read: CRA tweaks process for accessing online tax info of businesses […]

By Staff |January 26, 2017

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Help your immigrant client face the taxman

Taxes can be confusing for anyone in Canada, and more so if you’re new to the country. Read: This chart shows where your next clients will come from But if your client is a newcomer, don’t let him put off the taxman. Your client must file a return to receive a refund or to take […]

By Staff |January 23, 2017

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CRA may be watching clients’ social media

If it's public, it's fair game.

By Staff |January 19, 2017

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Top tax credits and benefits for seniors

Use this list to help your senior clients ensure they claim the most common tax credits, deductions and benefits for which they’re eligible. Read: Essential tax numbers Read: Navigate RRSP attribution rules Read: CRA tweaks process for accessing online tax info of businesses

By Staff |January 18, 2017

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