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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

December 2024 Poll

Should the $250 Working Canadian Rebate be passed into law to provide tax relief to individuals with working net income under $150,000, who also contribute to the CPP?
Yes: 30 votes
15.54%
No: 163 votes
84.46%
 

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Putting “goodwill” to work for you

Understanding the concept of “goodwill” will work to your advantage, as Greer Jacks explains in this first of a two-part series.

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Do you have to report income from foreign sources?

In some countries, such as the United States, taxation is based on citizenship. In Canada, however, the government levies income taxes based on residency. 

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Mind Your Fs and Ps

Federal tax returns are required to be filed by all Canadians who have a balance due or file to recover overpaid taxes or refundable tax credits. Provincial taxes for the whole year are based on your province of residence on December 31.

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A right once waived is gone

A taxpayer’s failure to have its waiver of appeal set aside reaffirms that validly negotiated settlements between taxpayers and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) are not to be questioned by the courts.

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Does everyone have the same tax filing due date?

No, in fact, the Tax Filing Due Date can vary.

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