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Claiming Medical Expenses: Free Healthcare?

Free Health Care? Did you know that Canadians spend on average more than $1,000 on medical expenses each year? It’s estimated that government programs, via our taxes, cover about 72% of medical expenses, which means that we pay for the rest. Your clients may be over-paying on their taxes because they don’t know about medical expense deductions. 

Documentation Counts: Filing an Audit Proof Return

Over the next few weeks I am going to feature some tax tips for you to consider with your clients. 

Knowlege Bureau Designate Highlight: Wendy Pashulka

Wendy Pashulka from Airdrie, Alberta said she would definately recommend the T1 Professional Tax Preparation-Basic course.

Sorting the Mail from CRA

With the introduction of online mail for both preparers and clients, sorting out who will get what when can be quite confusing.

Pay Yourself First

Although submission of a TD1 form is not required each year, it’s always a good idea to ensure that your employer is not withholding more taxes than absolutely necessary – after all, it’s your money.

2015 Pre Budget Online Consultation for the Federal Government’s Economic Action Plan

Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver is seeking input on a number of key issues for the 2015 Economic Action Plan.

Two Designates Receive Thumbs Up Fom Knowledge Bureau

Knowledge Bureau gives a thumbs up to two folks who participated in the Toronto Distinguished Advisor Workshop. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe SimpleFile, CRA’s newly revamped automated tax system, will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    8.43%
  • No
    76 votes
    91.57%