Tax News

Mixing business with pleasure

Be careful what expenses you write off, especially when they could be considered personal. Take the recent case of Laird Stevens (Stevens v. The Queen, 2012 TCC 312), a writer and part-time English professor at Concordia University in Montreal.

By Jamie Golombek |November 13, 2012

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Tax News

OAS deferral strategies

Not just another crossover calculation.

November 13, 2012

3 min read

Estate Planning

4 ways to save cross-border tax

If you have clients with cross-jurisdictional tax ties, there are a few ways to lower their obligations.

By Melissa Shin |November 9, 2012

3 min read

Industry

Canada, U.S. discuss international tax compliance

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is reaching out to more than 50 countries to improve international tax compliance.

By Staff |November 8, 2012

1 min read

Industry

Sales suppression software encourages tax evasion

The CRA has issued a warning to business owners about electronic sales suppression software.

By Staff |November 7, 2012

1 min read

Tax News

Paying the kids has tax consequences

Be careful when hiring children within your practice.

By Jamie Golombek |November 7, 2012

3 min read

Tax News

Dealing with indirect taxes

Knowing what and where is the key to establishing rates.

By Heather Weber |November 6, 2012

2 min read

Industry

4 financial tips for parental leave

From diapers and baby food to childcare and toys, caring for a newborn and affording a yearlong parental leave can be expensive. But most Canadians are on the right track—72% would use savings to fund parental leave, compared to 28% who would have to rely on the generosity of family or friends, loans or credit […]

By Staff |November 5, 2012

2 min read