Pre-Budget Consultations Now Underway!
Pre-budget consultations are now underway for this fall’s Federal Budget and Canadians are invited to share their views with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne through an online survey. Over the next several weeks, the Finance Minister and his team will meet with various stakeholder groups and review public submissions before finalizing the budget.People in the News
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Are Legal Fees Paid to Collect Severance Tax Deductible?
Leaving a job can be a painful experience if it’s not your idea. Often legal challenges erupt. That can be costly. . .but can the CRA provide any relief when legal fees skyrocket?
Uber Drivers and Salespeople: Claiming Automobiles is Tricky
What do commissioned sales people and Uber drivers have in common? They each will want to know the difference between an automobile, a passenger vehicle and a motor vehicle, especially if they are keen on claiming all the deductions possible against their income this tax season. Especially when using a car for salaried work, commission sales or self-employment, it pays to file an audit-proof return, as these claims are often audited.
New Rules for Principal Residences Held in Trusts
Along with the sweeping changes to require individuals to report the disposition of their principal residences after 2015, changes to the rules for trusts that own property that is the principal residence of a beneficiary have also changed. Be prepared to discuss changes in eligibility and to get valuations of property done now.
Poll Results: Raising RRSP Lower Limit Draws Thoughtful Response
Seventy two percent of the responders agree that the 18% limitation restricting contributions to an RRSP should be raised for lower income earners. However, there were several varying opinions on how this should be done and what else could be affected. Below are some of the comments shared by voters:
