Changes to Paper Filing Disempowering
Last tax season, only 7% of all Canadian tax filers filed on paper. The CRA is pushing for zero. It continues to steer the holdouts to digitized filing by adding lots of obstacles. Most recently, it is removing almost all the schedules from the tax return package it mails. This seems unfair to people who paper file because they can’t afford a computer and internet, distrust the security of online filing and those who are neither tax or computer literate. Here’s what they are up against:You’re Invited: Lesson 1 - Introduction to Real Wealth Management
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Update on Family Business Transfers
What is the current word on using the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption when you transfer the family farming, fishing or small business corporation to your child or grandchild? Is this possible or not? There is good reason to feel unsure, as the tax law around this lifecycle event has not yet been clarified, 9 months after Royal Assent was give to legislation intended to change it. Here’s the background to this story:
Complexity: Consequences of Tinkering with the CCA System
Investing in asset upgrades this year? What can be written off over time? The answer is increasingly cloudy. Recent tinkering with the tax system to promote certain economic activities has allowed for accelerated write-offs, but that has caused significant complexity. With the introduction of an accelerated write-off of capital items purchased by a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) to a maximum of $1,500,000, the net tax consequences over the lifetime of the asset’s use require more thought.
Effective Home Buyer’s Plan Strategy
It is no secret that the dream of home ownership is getting out-of-reach for thousands of Canadians, not only in the major Metropolitan areas of the country, but also in the suburbs. Accessing the Home Buyer’s Plan within the RRSP is an important strategy that can help first time home buyers realize their dreams of home ownership. It’s another reason not to miss the RRSP contribution deadline, coming up shortly on March 1.
Important Dates Regarding Tax Law Changes to the Income & Excise Tax Acts
March 7, April 5 and May 5 are the deadline dates for providing your views on significant tax provisions that will implement legislation stemming from April 19, 2021, Federal Budget, many of which would have an in-force date of January 1, 2022, or January 1, 2023. Interestingly, these consultations are scheduled throughout the busy tax season, making it difficult for tax specialists to find the time to comment. If you do find the time, here are the submission topics:
