Advanced Income Tax Rulings

The federal government has taken steps recently to attract more investment in Canada. That’s sure to create some new tax questions that require Advanced Income Tax Rulings (AITR). A new measure to facilitate a faster response was announced on September 14 and is intended to attract business investment of large amounts. Specifically, for investments of $1 billion or more, the CRA will prioritize advance income tax rulings. The measure took effect the day it was announced. Here’s what you need to know:

Who knew Canadians are this adventuresome?  Last week, CBC reported that close to 4000 people -  most of them men – applied for one of two positions to be blasted into space.   If any life event change speaks to the need for immediate tax, estate and family wealth planning, this would be it!

According to a recent survey by Robert Half, 2017 Salary Guide, Accounting and Finance, professionals with tax and audit experience are in particular demand in the public accounting sector and salaries in these areas are increasing.   Tax accounting, in particular, is an excellent skill and a great “foot-in-the-door” to get experience and insights in an expanding industry.

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"If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a person* will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability." Henry Ford

This month teachers return to the classroom to plot strategies and activities for the new school year, decorate the walls and devise new science experiments.

It’s back to school time and families are spending money getting ready for the big day; registration for sports activities seems to be more expensive that ever; and now this: you find you owe money to CRA!