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Don't forget to discuss these year-end tax saving strategies with clients
By Staff |December 12, 2017
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Industry
A B.C. resident pleaded guilty Friday to tax evasion under the Excise Tax Act after a CRA investigation found she had forged a Residential Tenancy Agreement (RTA). Harpreet Kaur Sidhu of Burnaby, B.C., was sentenced to 12 months probation and fined $42,950—the amount of GST/HST she tried to evade, CRA said in a release. Sidhu […]
By Staff |December 11, 2017
1 min read
Economic Indicators
Canada’s small business lobby is calling on provincial finance ministers to push the feds to delay new income sprinkling rules set to go into effect Jan. 1. As provincial ministers gather in Ottawa to meet with federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) wants them to pass on the call […]
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Tax News
Small businesses are clearly underwhelmed by CRA. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) gives the agency a C-grade in its latest report card. The grade hasn’t improved since the federation’s last report card in 2015. Read: CRA’s 2018 maximum pensionable earnings and other numbers “In recent years, the CRA has made efforts to improve […]
By Staff |December 7, 2017
Good tax information to share with clients
By Staff |December 6, 2017
Canadian tax burden estimates leave out a major tax on business investment
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Here's why 2018 is an important year
By David Truong |December 4, 2017
CRA has expanded its liaison officer service for small businesses. Read: Small business sentiment improves in November Specifically, CRA now accepts requests from unincorporated small businesses for visits from liaison officers to answer tax questions. Previously, visits to businesses were initiated by CRA. Small business groups or associations may also request in-person seminars from CRA […]
By Staff |December 4, 2017
Learn about new tax considerations for this year
By Katie Keir |November 30, 2017
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