National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) reminded businesses that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) taxpayer relief provisions are available to those that have been unable to meet their tax obligations because of the recent power outages in Quebec, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada. Affected businesses can apply to have interest or penalties or both waived … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates are calculated quarterly according to the laws that apply and will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2014 to Mar. 31, … Read more
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) met with representatives from the United Way Ottawa to encourage Canadians to take advantage of the first-time donor's super credit and to make a difference in their communities during the holiday season by giving to a registered Canadian charity. "Canadians are well known for supporting those in … Read more
Canadians may be eligible for new or improved tax relief measures and services when filing their 2013 income tax and benefit return. Call 613-952-9184.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that Deborah Dieckmann was sentenced to four years in jail and fined $1,285,930 for tax fraud. Her father, George Salmon, was sentenced to two years less-a-day in jail and fined $397,758 for tax fraud. On July 24, 2013 Dieckmann was found guilty, in the Superior court of Justice, of … Read more
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by reminding Canadians that the government has introduced a number of tax measures and programs to support persons with disabilities, as well as opportunities to save money for the future. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-2960.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that on Nov. 29, 2013, David Morgan and Ashmic Enterprises Inc., both of Burlington, Ont., were fined a total of $187,581 for tax evasion. Morgan was given a further six month conditional sentence, which includes three months of conditional house arrest, and three months of a court imposed curfew. … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency reminds taxpayers and registrants (for both GST/HST and non-GST/HST purposes) that they have until December 31, 2013, to make a taxpayer relief request related to 2003. The full release is available online. Call 613-952-9184.
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) met with local business community leaders at a roundtable event in Delta, B.C., to highlight measures introduced by the government to reduce red tape for small business. Findlay said the government is keenly aware that small businesses are fundamental to great economies, job creation, community confidence, and supporting local … Read more
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) met with business community leaders at a roundtable event in Vancouver to highlight the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) many red tape reduction initiatives undertaken as part of its Red Tape Reduction Action Plan. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-2960.
