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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:

Foreign Income Verification Statement – Form T1135 Version 5

On October 29, 2014, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), together with the G20 Nations approved and implemented an international standard for the “automatic exchange of information agreement.” 

Family Tax Cut – Who Will Get $2,000?

There's a lot of hype out there about the Family Tax Cut and some families have the impression that they are entitled to a $2,000 windfall this tax season.  In reality, most families will qualify for little or nothing from the Family Tax Cut.

Tax Credits for Seniors

The Income Tax Act provides preferential treatment for seniors, especially those with moderate income.

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DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The Westin Resort and Spa is the host venue for Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) 2015!

Tax Season in Canada May Not Be As Much Fun Anymore!

On January 17, Canada lost a great philosopher and keen observer of Canadian Income Tax System. 
 
 
 
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
    51 votes
    86.44%
  • No
    8 votes
    13.56%