Disability Tax Credit Certified Impairments: Survey Says “No”
The federal government has made its intentions clear that there will be an expansion of those who are eligible to certify an individual for the Disability Tax Credit. Our May poll results are in. 83% of our readers voted against allowing public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit.CRA Loses On Personal Services Business Rules
C.J. McCarty, was a specified shareholder/employee of the company, C.J. McCarty, Inc, (CJ,Inc.); he had only one client over a three month period of time, MEG Energy Corporation (MEG) and he received a fixed hourly rate for his services as the construction manager of a major project.
Tax Preparer Extradited For $10 Million Tax Fraud
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently extradited a tax preparer back to Canada from Italy and put her into custody to serve a 10-year sentence for tax fraud after she claimed $58 million in false carrying charges and charitable donations on over 4,000 returns.
Caregivers Need More Help
Many of us are blessed to have older family members enriching our lives, but they often require a significant amount of care, and their caregivers can, in turn, require more help. At a time when politicians and potential leaders debate subsidized child care, are we missing an opportunity to discuss whether the tax system is doing enough to recognize the real and increasing costs of elder care?
Distinguished Advisor Workshops Focus on Tax Strategies for HNW Clients
Especially for experienced tax and financial advisors, unique planning opportunities with Canada’s top experts will provide 10 CE/CPD Credits and access to 2015 tax calculators.
Cross-Border Taxation Updated to Reflect Tax Changes and More - ENROL NOW AND SAVE!
Operating across national borders is easier and more common than ever, driven by technology and economic changes that make it appealing for individuals and businesses to purchase investment property globally.
Transferring University Costs to Supporters
Let’s face it, we all appreciated the financial support we got when we were struggling students. For those contributing financially to someone else’s post-secondary education, those kind family sacrifices can bring tax rewards even though the amounts have neither risen nor been indexed recently.
