Canadian companies avoided up to $11B in taxes in 2014, CRA report says
Canadian corporations avoided paying between $9.4 billion and $11.4 billion in taxes in 2014, according to the federal tax agency. Continue reading
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Feds begin making payments to informants for offshore tax intelligence
The federal government has begun making payments to confidential informants for intelligence that has so far brought in more than $19 million from offshore tax evaders. Continue reading
CRA decides against taking 1 of its battles with Cameco to Supreme Court
CRA says it won’t appeal a decision that says the revenue minister doesn’t have the authority to compel Cameco’s employees to answer questions from the agency. Continue reading
Federal government to ‘co-operate’ fully in B.C. public inquiry into money laundering
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Federal government is promising support for B.C.’s public inquiry into money laundering but can’t guarantee all federal officials will testify. Continue reading
Cameco awarded $10M for legal fees incurred in tax dispute with CRA
One of Saskatchewan’s largest mining companies is getting over $10 million in legal costs reimbursed by the federal government. Continue reading
Personal finance expert offers tips before tax deadline
No doubt Canadians who haven’t filled their returns will be scrambling to get it in before midnight on April 30. Continue reading
Hamilton man sentenced for making false child tax benefit claims
The Canada Revenue Agency says Edwin Woghiren was sentenced earlier this month to a one year conditional sentence and a fine over $115, 000. Continue reading
Canada Revenue Agency warning public about tax-time fraudsters
The Canada Revenue Agency offers tips to spot scammers during tax season. Continue reading
CRA needs to offer up more info to determine how much Canada loses to tax havens, avoidance: PBO
The PBO needs more detailed data to fully measure the tax gap in Canada, Yves Giroux said. Continue reading
Volunteer program helps low-income earners file their taxes free of charge
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
For close to 40 years now, the Canada Revenue Agency has been partnering with community agencies and volunteers to help low-income families and individuals get their federal income taxes done free of charge. Continue reading