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The Tax Blog, which helps inform CPA Canada’s public interest advocacy positions, welcomes your comments. You can subscribe to these monthly posts by checking Tax Blog under My Subscriptions in your CPA Canada Account. Both members and non-members can create an account by clicking on My Account at the top of this page.
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December 19, 2019
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is setting its sights on tax promoter schemes and penalizing those involved. Find out which schemes are under review and what you can do to protect your practice and clients.
November 22, 2019
Tax legislation is becoming increasingly complex, bringing ever more risk for those of us who practice tax. Find out the most common sources of insurance claims filed against tax practitioners and how to mitigate risk.
October 29, 2019
With the rise of cryptocurrencies, uncertainty is growing over their tax treatment. Learn about existing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidance, as well as CPA Canada’s concerns with newly proposed GST/HST legislation.
September 11, 2019
As the world’s economy gets ever more digital, governments worry that outdated international tax rules are leading to lost tax revenues. Learn how CPA Canada is contributing to the global project tackling these concerns.
August 29, 2019
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) plans to limit fees for preparing disability tax credit (DTC) claims, but CPA Canada believes its proposals go too far. Find out our suggested solution for meeting the CRA’s goal.
August 15, 2019
Each year, CPA Canada takes stock of our collaborative work with the federal government and identifies more ways to help the tax system improve. Find out which initiatives are in the works this year.
July 18, 2019
In recent consultations, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) sought ideas for improving its services. Who better to ask than CPAs, who help thousands of Canadians with their taxes every year? Find out what we recommended.
June 28, 2019
The federal government is consulting on how to cap employee stock option benefits. Find out how the draft legislation echoes advice from CPA Canada and the Canadian Bar Association on this Budget 2019 measure.
May 16, 2019
Uncertainty over the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s policy on tax reporting for payments for business-to-business services is raising concerns for our members. Find out what policy is in place — at least for now.
May 16, 2019
Budget 2019 didn’t announce the comprehensive tax reform that Canada so urgently needs, but it does commit funds for enhancing tax services. Find out how CPAs stand to benefit.