CRA Investigates Small-Town Subcontractors

CRA Investigates Small-Town Subcontractors

Recently, CRA auditors reviewed municipal building permits in smaller communities. The auditors were checking for unregistered small-town subcontractors’ worksites. The result was that of the over 8,000 building permits reviewed about 33% were for unregistered...
Stop International Tax Evasion Program

Stop International Tax Evasion Program

To combat unreported foreign income, the Federal Government introduced the concept that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will pay financial rewards to individuals who provide information on major international tax evasion. CRA could pay up to 15% of federal tax collected...
Disability Income Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

CRA recently noted that where a proprietor purchased a Disability Income Policy, the premium is a non-deductible personal expense. But the receipt of the disability benefits is tax-free. If a corporation acquires a Policy for the employees, the premiums are generally...
Non-Refundable Tax Credits for Students

Non-Refundable Tax Credits for Students

The most common post-secondary nonrefundable tax credits that apply to students are interest paid on student loans, the tuition, education and textbook amounts, the public transit amount, and the Canada employment amount. Interest on Student Loans To be eligible for...
Do You Have to File a Tax Return?

Do You Have to File a Tax Return?

A tax return must be filed if: You have to pay income taxes for the year; You have not repaid all amounts withdrawn from your RRSP under the Life Long Learning Plan; You have to pay CPP because your pensionable income exceeds $3,500; or, You received the working...