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Quebec group accuses CRA of “gross incompetence”

A Quebec advocacy group has discovered a CRA error that has allegedly cost taxpayers millions.

By Conseiller.ca Staff |September 20, 2012

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Creditor-proof a client’s company

A holding company can protect after-tax income

By Jordan Gould |September 20, 2012

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Will PRPPs create opportunities for advisors?

The current federal legislation for PRPPs only applies to employees governed under federal jurisdiction, such as inter-provincial transportation, banking, telecommunication and airlines. So on June 28, 2012, the Canadian government approved the Pooled Registered Pension Plan (PRPP) Act.

By Francois Bernier |September 19, 2012

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GST causes clients to pick unsuitable products

A report out of the University of Calgary says the way financial services are taxed could cause clients to pick the wrong products.

By Melissa Shin |September 14, 2012

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IPPs offer tax savings to biz owners

An Individual Pension Plan is the only retirement savings vehicle allowing for higher tax deductions when investments don’t perform as expected.

By Normand Frenette |September 14, 2012

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CRA pressured to reduce payment errors

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) needs to improve service to taxpayers whose payments are misallocated, says Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsman, Mr. J. Paul Dube.

By Staff |September 13, 2012

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Canadians want tax reform: CGA-Canada

A majority of Canadians want a simpler tax system.

By Staff |September 10, 2012

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Don’t mix personal and business expenses

How to help business owner clients who've used company money to finance personal expenditures.

By Stella Gasparro |September 6, 2012

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Are you ready for PRPPs?

Declining pension coverage, shrinking nest eggs and persistent financial instability have shifted Canadians’ retirement focus from enjoying freedom to financial survival.

By Staff |September 5, 2012

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Cope with inter-jurisdictional tax problems

Many immigrant clients incur penalties for accidentally disobeying tax laws. When that happens, they may blame you, so learn the common errors.

By Melissa Shin |September 5, 2012

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