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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:

DAC: Join Us Next Week for the Announcement of Our Exciting 2017 Location!

We look forward to welcoming close to 200 delegates at the DAC 2016 Opening Reception in less than one week and announcing our secret 2017 location on Sunday! The topic of discussion at this incredible three-day think tank will be SOAR HIGHER: Plan for Your Greater Potential.

Life Purpose

“In the real world of work, purpose finding is what leaders do.” Robert E. Quinn

Indexation Factor Set for 2017

It may take a few weeks before CRA posts the numbers for 2017 tax brackets and personal amounts but the indexation factor is now determined. Get your exclusive peek at the new tax brackets for 2017 now.

Year-End Tax Secrets: Mutual Funds

Mutual funds are common investments but can often cause some tax confusion, particularly because investors don’t understand their real returns from these investments, after fees and taxes.

Two Hot Tax Tips for Year-End Planning

If you want your clients to start 2017 on a sound financial footing, you’ll help them with the one BIG thing they can do before year-end to keep more money in their pockets in 2016: reduce their taxes with these two smart tips for tax savings.

Financing for Start-ups: There Are More Options Than You Think

Seeking the best solution to finance your start-up venture is essential to the long-term success of your business. The right solution depends on the current needs of the business, as well as those you anticipate in the future.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

  • Yes
    54 votes
    85.71%
  • No
    9 votes
    14.29%