Free income tax filing program for low-income people in Saskatoon sets record
Community volunteer income tax program organizers are reporting that 2018’s record for returns has already been surpassed in Saskatoon. Continue reading
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Metro Vancouver living wage dips for first time in 11 years: CCPA
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the 2019 living wage for the region is $19.50, down $1.41 from last year, largely due to new provincial funding for childcare. 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
Vancouver council approves 2% tax shift from businesses to homeowners
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“If small businesses, local businesses are important to you, you can’t keep increasing taxes like this. It’s putting us right out of the market.” 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
COMMENTARY: Why tax ‘avoidance’ isn’t tax evasion
Tax avoidance, though not illegal, might still be subject to scrutiny by the CRA, says Sonia Dhaliwal of the University of Guelph. Continue reading
Free tax filing program offered for people in Regina living under poverty line
H&R Block said Canadians who live below the poverty line miss out on important government benefits, such as the GST/HST credit because they are unable to file their taxes. Continue reading
Saskatoon brewery Great Western criticizes ‘automatic’ tax hikes on beer
Great Western Brewing Company CEO Michael Brennan said the federal excise tax accounts for one-third of the cost of a typical can of beer. Continue reading
Winnipeg school trustees pass 2019/20 budget, frustrated over what they call province’s influence
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The Winnipeg School Division approved their 2019/2020 budget Monday evening. Continue reading
Manitoba opposition parties say budget could lead to snap election
Thursday is budget day in Manitoba, and many political observers are watching to see whether there will be a long-promised tax cut that would lead to an early election. Continue reading