Month: February 2022

Advisor’s expense claims get cold reception at Tax Court

Financial advisors, especially those who are self-employed, can deduct myriad business expenses from their income for tax purposes. But if you’re overly aggressive, both in terms of the quantum and types of expenses you deduct, you could face a reassessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). That’s what happened in a tax case (Yogeswaran v …

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What to know for 2021 tax return

With the tax season upon us, the Canada Revenue Agency has highlighted what’s new on income tax and benefit returns. Canada workers benefit. The refundable tax credit for low-income earners has different benefit rates and income thresholds for 2021, as well as a new “secondary earner exemption.” Climate action incentive payment. Prior to 2021, this was a refundable tax credit. …

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