Tax News

Factor for indirect taxes

Indirect taxes affect vendors selling services or goods such as property, as well as buyers. The onus is on both parties to ensure they are either charging or paying the correct tax rate.

By Heather Weber |June 8, 2012

5 min read

Tax News

Make sure clients declare all income

Clients must report everything to CRA — even if it seems immaterial

By Jamie Golombek |June 7, 2012

4 min read

Industry

E-mail fraud causes tax trouble

One lawyer’s dismal drama leads to unexpected payments to CRA

June 6, 2012

3 min read

Industry

New U.S. tax rule fuels frustration

Canadian financial institutions: comply with new U.S. tax rules or face the consequences.

By Vikram Barhat |June 5, 2012

3 min read

Industry

As farmland prices rise, so do number of pre-nups

Prices for farmland are rising dramatically in the UK, and so are the number of farmers asking their spouses to sign pre- and post-nuptial agreements, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |June 5, 2012

1 min read

Industry

How sales charges impact registered accounts

What’s the tax impact of DSC fees? The charges may apply to both registered and non-registered investments, but if clients want to withdraw from RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs, they should know the tax implications of DSCs.

By Wilmot George |June 1, 2012

4 min read