Tax News

Help young clients become tax-savvy

Some young Canadians rely on their parents to file their taxes.

By Staff |March 21, 2017

2 min read

During tax time, discuss clients’ sharing economy activities

CRA recognizes the significant growth of this economy and stresses there are tax obligations.

By Staff |March 17, 2017

1 min read

Should a self-employed parent-to-be pay into EI?

Client Profile Janet Wilson,* 34, is a self-employed physiotherapist. She’s thinking of starting a family with her partner, Jeff Medoza, who works in a community arts organization in their hometown of Sudbury, Ont. Janet paid employment insurance (EI) premiums when she held retail jobs as a university student, but it’s been years since she contributed. […]

By Susan Goldberg |March 10, 2017

6 min read

How to reduce the alternative minimum tax

Minimum tax pares back the advantages associated with certain deductions, credits and tax shelters that reduce taxable income.

By Stephanie Dietz |March 10, 2017

4 min read