Tax Avoidance, Financial Stress & Well Being
Earlier this month, Statistics Canada published a report titled Stretching the Loonie: a time series analysis of financial difficulty and quality of life. The report is based on a nation-wide survey and the results are concerning. They reveal a serious trend and it is possible this is contributing to the late filing trend we are seeing this tax season.Taxing the Rich: Will the Desired Results Occur?
President-elect Donald Trump will soon celebrate his inauguration and with his ascent to power, he has promised to reduce marginal tax rates, cut taxes, and allow businesses to expense new investments rather than deducting interest costs. In Canada, meanwhile, we await a new federal budget. What happens in the U.S., however, is relevant and could shape future taxation policies in Canada.
2017 Tax Tips: Plan for Your Tax Refund. . .But File Accurately First
Did you know that last tax filing season, the average tax refund was just under $1,800, ($1740 actually) or about $150 a month? That’s a lot of money to give to the government on an interest-free basis. Make a new year’s resolution for 2017: pay only the correct taxes owing and invest the rest.
T1 Tax Bootcamp for Pros: Register Now
If you’re a tax professional, you can’t afford to miss this: Knowledge Bureau’s Annual Advanced Personal Tax Update is coming soon, January 17-25, 2017, in six cities across Canada. Early-registration savings end January 10. Reserve now to guarantee your spot and do your pre-reading for this comprehensive certificate workshop featuring 10 CE-CPD credits.
Accountants Must Get Source Deductions Right
Payroll must be right and it must be on time for two reasons: to keep your employees and to keep out of expensive and time-consuming audits from CRA. That’s way it can be a sound investment for any small business to insist on professional certification in advanced payroll management.
People in the News
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