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Time’s Up: CRA’s 100 Day Mandate for Improvement

After years of frustration on the part of tax professionals and taxpayers alike, the Finance Minister ordered the Canada Revenue Agency to clean up its act in 100 days. Specifically, the improvement plan was to run from September 2 through December 11. Finance Minister and Minister of National Revenue, Francoise-Phillippe Champagne instructed CRA to fix “unacceptable wait times and service delays.” Time’s up this week and CRA has released an update on progress. What gets measured, gets done. Let’s see what CRA’s metrics show. 

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. 

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.
 
 
 
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
    34 votes
    87.18%
  • No
    5 votes
    12.82%