Tax News

CRA issues mandatory e-filing requirements

Tax preparers can now register with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to comply with new mandatory electronic filing requirements. Starting January 2013, those who prepare more than 10 income tax returns in a year will be required to file them electronically. This applies to both T1 individual income tax and benefit returns, and T2 corporation […]

By Staff |October 23, 2012

1 min read

Industry

5 improvements to the RDSP

The government introduced five positive changes to the RDSP in Budget 2012

By Jacqueline Power |October 17, 2012

4 min read

Tax News

Faceoff: RESPs

Are they the best gift parents can give children, or are there better options?

By Kanupriya Vashisht |October 16, 2012

6 min read

Tax News

Give more for less

Donate flow-through shares and reduce the after-tax cost of giving

By Lisa G. Davis |October 16, 2012

3 min read

Business owners lack funds for growth

A majority (60%) of Canadian entrepreneurs want to invest in their small- and medium-sized businesses within the next year, finds a Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) survey. However, one of the greatest obstacles to growth is money, or lack thereof. In fact, 50% say they have insufficient working capital, and 30% have trouble accessing […]

By Staff |October 15, 2012

1 min read

6 ways to trim a tax bill

Several provinces are cash-strapped, and are looking to collect more tax. Here are some tax considerations that could save your clients thousands. Discuss each as part of your year-end planning meeting.

By Francys Brown |October 15, 2012

4 min read

Tax News

CRA issues mandatory e-filing requirements

5 improvements to the RDSP

Faceoff: RESPs

Give more for less

Business owners lack funds for growth

6 ways to trim a tax bill

Brace for the 2% wealth surtax

Make interest payments tax deductible

Dealing with a shareholder’s death

5 ways to reduce tax exposure