"Some taxpayers who filed "bare trust" forms to the CRA last year may have done so needlessly as the govt examines further changes to the reporting requirements — changes that could risk creating another chaotic tax season, one accountant warns."
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The latest issue of the Balance Sheet is now available.
This edition's feature article is CRA Audit Alerts for Employment Expenses, Rental Deductions, Moving Expenses, Medical Expenses, and Donations
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Changes are coming to the Voluntary Disclosure Program. The changes affect applications received after October 1, 2025.
This articles expands on these changes, including a chart to outline the differences from the 2018 policy.
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"Ottawa’s latest proposed rule changes for bare trusts would significantly reduce the number of average Canadians who would have to file special tax returns for trusts every year, tax experts say."
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"On October 1, 2025, changes to the VDP will come into effect. These changes will make it easier to correct unintentional filing errors or omissions and make the program more accessible."
Learn more about these changes here:
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September's Life in the Tax Lane:
Trust Reporting – Draft Legislation
Trust Reporting – Schedule 15 Penalties
Authorization Requests for Individuals
CRA Phone Lines
CEBA – Collections Process
Deductibility of Clothing Purchases by an Employee
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"Participation room is the total amount that an FHSA can hold in a given year. When a client opens their first FHSA, their participation room is $8,000."
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"The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is searching for the owners of 160 cheques each worth over $100,000 as part of a massive stash of more than 10 million uncashed cheques waiting to be claimed."
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Today, April 30th, is the TAX FILING DEADLINE! Avoid late penalties or interest on any money owed and NETFILE your taxes by midnight! #TaxDay#CndTaxes#TaxReturns#Deadline#April30
"If you filed your 2024 income tax and benefit return electronically by April 2, you should receive your final carbon rebate payments starting today, April 22."
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