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Mar-22-2013
Federal budget focuses on closing loopholes
The budget provides a generous tax incentive for first-time donors but is otherwise focused on closing loopholes and combatting international tax avoidance.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
Mar-04-2013
Provinces looking at higher-income earners to solve revenue problems
British Columbia is the fourth province in the past three years to introduce a new tax rate on higher-income earners.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
Jan-29-2013
Seniors in B.C. and Ontario may be able to claim twice for certain types of renovations
In some cases, home renovation expenses may qualify for new provincial credits as well as medical expense claims.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
Nov-26-2012
Tax court decision may loosen rules with respect to medical travel
A recent Tax Court of Canada decision suggests that medical travel can involve more than just the transportation of the patient.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
Aug-07-2012
Tax Court strict in interpreting transit requirements
If you are planning to claim the public transit pass amount, make sure you buy passes and not tickets.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
May-02-2012
What you need to know about the principal residence exemption
The principal residence exemption provides a generous tax break. However, there are some rules you need to be aware of.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
Mar-30-2012
Federal Budget 2012
The government is increasing the age limit for receiving Old Age Security benefits and making some technical tax changes which may be of interest.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
Feb-16-2012
Opening a Registered Disability Savings Plan should be a priority for the disabled
Recent tax changes make it more advantageous than ever to open a Registered Disability Savings Pan if you or a family member is disabled.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
Jan-15-2012
Are You Required to Change Work Locations in Order to Claim Moving Expenses?
A recent Tax Court of Canada decision suggests that you do not necessarily have to change your job location in order to claim moving expenses.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
Oct-17-2011
Some relief now possible for old CRA debts
The CRA may now grant a waiver of interest for any taxation year ending in the ten-year period before the taxpayer’s application.
Author: Peter Coles
Category: Blog
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