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Can I Late-File My Income Tax Returns?

As the deadline for filing individual tax returns approaches, taxpayers may still have tax returns outstanding from prior tax years. This can lead to a vicious cycle, where taxpayers continue not to file returns because prior years remain unfiled. Taxpayers can, however, late-file outstanding tax returns. Penalties and interest continue to accumulate as long as those returns remain unfiled.

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Tax Residency In Canada: Deemed Residency (Part 2)

In our previous blog post, we discussed factual residency of Canada for income tax purposes. In Part 2, this post describes how an individual can be deemed to be resident of Canada for income tax purposes under the Income Tax Act.

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Tax Residency (Part 1)

Under the Canadian tax system, a person who is a resident of Canada is taxed on income earned worldwide from all sources within a tax year. A person’s liability for taxes in Canada is not dependent on their citizenship or immigration status. Instead, tax residence is determined according to Canadian tax legislation and case law.

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Can I Renegotiate My CRA Payment Plan?

So, you have negotiated a payment arrangement and your situation has changed. It happens. Maybe you or your partner is suddenly unemployed or developed an illness that prevents you from meeting your CRA obligations. Can you renegotiate your payment plan? Find out here.

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What Are Tax Instalments and Why Should I Pay Them?

If you are an individual who is self-employed or have multiple streams of income and have not had enough tax deducted at source for a given year, you may be required to make instalment payments. Here's what that means.

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How Does a Tax Lawyer Help With an Audit?

An audit is the beginning of a process that can lead to more tax debt, potential disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and even a hearing before the Tax Court of Canada. Hiring a tax lawyer at the beginning of an audit can save you time, money, and protect you from CRA overreach. Let’s explore how.

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Will the CRA Settle My Tax Arrears for Less Than the Full Amount Owed?

One of the most frequently asked questions by our clients is if the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) will accept less than what is owed in arrears. The simple answer is no, however the CRA can reduce interest and penalties through the Taxpayer Relief Program. Find out how it works, here.

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Can You Appeal an Unsuccessful Tax Dispute?

What happens after an unsuccessful tax dispute with the CRA? If they decide that you have a tax liability in whole or in part after your tax dispute, your next step is to take the matter to court by filing a Notice of Appeal with the Tax Court of Canada. Here's what to do.

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What Does It Mean When You Receive a Requirement To Pay From the CRA?

If you owe taxes to the CRA as an individual or a business, and you have not been able to negotiate or maintain a payment arrangement for any amount owing, you may be faced with a letter in your mailbox that indicates a Requirement to Pay has been issued. Here's what it means.

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So You Have a Tax Dispute. What Happens Now?

Let’s say you were audited by the Canada Revenue Agency and you receive a Notice of Reassessment in the mail, saying you have to pay additional taxes with penalties and interest. Before you take any action, take a step back and get to know what your options are.

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