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Tax Tip: The More Obscure Medical Expenses

Are you claiming all the medical expenses you or your clients might be entitled to? 

Evelyn Jacks: Will house flipping put your principal residence exemption at risk?

In a hot housing market, “flipping” can be a lucrative strategy — but only if you don’t run afoul of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

From civil to criminal

A civil third-party penalty has been judged a criminal penalty, shifting the burden of proof to beyond a reasonable doubt and shaking up the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Canada’s Great Recession

Canada’s Great Recession started in November 2008 and lasted seven months until May 2009, says the C.D. Howe Institute’s newly established Business Cycle Council.

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Tax preparers, planners and advisors need to know the details of continuous tax change, using expert professional tax software and research skills.

Featured Book: Make Sure It’s Deductible

Exclusive offer for KBR readers: $14.95 (regular $22.95) Make Sure It's Deductible by Evelyn Jacks

Step one: set your goals, says David Christianson

Winnipeg financial planner David Christianson says Managing the Bull is the first book you need to read.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe our tax system needs to be reformed and if so, what would be your first improvement? If not, what do you like about it?

  • Yes
    68 votes
    98.55%
  • No
    1 votes
    1.45%