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May 10, 2018
Managing tax changes sometimes takes some consideration by practitioners and the CRA together, as a recent example shows. Learn how the CRA is rethinking how it assesses employment expense claims of shareholder-employees.
March 22, 2018
Just in time for T1 season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched a host of helpful enhancements to its electronic services. Find out how these changes can lighten the load for tax preparers this April.
February 9, 2018
With tax season around the corner, it’s time to think about volunteering with a local community tax clinic. Find out how the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial CPA bodies are collaborating to improve these programs.
January 19, 2018
CPA Canada’s volunteer tax committees and working groups aim to improve the tax system in all its aspects. Learn more about the latest ideas and enhancements on their agendas.
December 21, 2017
Contrary to some views, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) welcomes and stands behind notices of objection filed electronically. But objections can be rejected on other grounds. Find out some of the most common reasons.
December 20, 2017
From the totally personal to the all-business, CPA Canada’s Bruce Ball walks us through the most significant tax changes of the year.
October 31, 2017
During the recent federal consultations on tax planning using private corporations, Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) made their voices heard.
September 29, 2017
Bruce Ball, CPA Canada’s new vice-president, Taxation, looks back at accountants’ 100 years of contributions to Canada’s tax system and discusses his plans for continuing this work into the next century.
August 31, 2017
From the collaboration agreement with the Canada Revenue Agency to recent Serving You Better consultations, retiring vice–president, Taxation, Gabe Hayos, reflects on the power of collaboration to promote positive change in Canada’s tax system.
July 25, 2017
For several years, tax practitioners have urged the CRA to streamline its verification processes, for example, by reducing apparently excessive information requests and allowing enough time to respond. Tell us: have things improved?