by Kendal SteeleCan I Really Get an Apology from the CRA?
The Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsman recently claimed in its Annual Report for 2019-2020, Transformation through Disruption, that it recommends th...
by Kendal SteeleHome Office Expenses and COVID-19
With almost all businesses adopting a work-from-home policy during the COVID-19 pandemic, employees and independent contractors may be wondering if th...
by Kendal SteeleUnderstanding how FINTRAC may impact your Business
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, otherwise known as FINTRAC, is Canada’s financial intelligence unit. Its main ...
by Kendal SteeleOffshore Corporations and the Voluntary Disclosures Program
With increasing globalization, it is common for many Canadian residents to be involved with business corporations and companies, both small and large,...
by Kendal SteeleWhat if I use an RRSP as Security for a Loan?
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan is used to defer taxes on income earned to a later date. The idea behind an RRSP is that while you’re worki...
by Kendal SteeleNavigating The Tax Court of Canada
The Tax Court of Canada is typically the third state in the dispute resolution process. First, an audit is initiated by the Canada Revenue Agency to t...
by Kendal SteeleCOVID-19 and Tax Planning Opportunities
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has caused havoc globally, negatively affecting almost every facet of our lives. One often highlighted negative outc...
by Kendal SteeleThe Canada Revenue Agency Response to COVID-19
In order to alleviate the burden of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis on Canadians, the Federal Government of Canada has introduced changes to the Canada Re...
by Kendal SteeleWhat 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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