Author: Jasmeen Singh

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When Should a Tax Lawyer be Used?

For most, filing taxes and dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can be scary and confusing. Even for those who file their taxes on time and ha...

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Joint Bank Accounts, the CRA and Third-Party Liability

Section 160 of the Income Tax Act, and its counterpart, section 325 of the Excise Tax Act, gives the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) broad powers to coll...

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What is the Non-Resident Speculation Tax?

The Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) is a 15 percent tax imposed on the purchase or acquisition of a residential property located in the following ...

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Tax Evasion and the CRA

Tax evasion includes intentionally reporting income inaccurately, underpaying or completely ignoring tax debt, claiming tax credits to which you are n...

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Possible Taxes on the Sale of a Principal Residence

When you sell your home, you may realize a capital gain. A capital gain is a profit earned on the sale of property. However, there is an exception to ...

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The Power and Limits of CRA Collections

The Income Tax Act grants extensive powers to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The CRA is not your average creditor; they have a variety of tools for ...

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What is a T2200 Declaration of Conditions of Employment Form?

A T2200 Declaration of Conditions of Employment is a form that allows certain employees to deduct specific expenses that are incurred for the purpose ...

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Filing a Taxpayer Relief Application with RC4288

Have you been charged penalties or interest on an outstanding debt owing to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)? Many people find that themselves in thi...

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How to Survive an Audit

The thought of being audited is dreaded by most taxpayers. This fear stems from being unprepared. Often, tax returns are mismanaged, receipts are lost...