National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) and Garth Whyte of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) to announce new measures to combat the underground economy and the use of electronic suppression of sales (ESS) software. Taxpayers are required to maintain adequate books and records … Read more
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and Conservative MP Kelly Block (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, Sask.) encouraged Canadians to support their local communities and take advantage of the government's tax relief measures, including the Volunteer Firefighters' Tax Credit, and the newly introduced First-time Donor's Super Credit. The Volunteer Firefighters' Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit … Read more
On Sept. 6, National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and Conservative MP Ryan Leef (Yukon) announced a new online mail service for Canadian small businesses that will help streamline their interactions with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The new mail service uses the CRA's secure online service, My Business Account, and is just … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency announced that on Aug. 28, 2013, Marc Richard of Timmins, Ont., pleaded guilty, in the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins, to 12 counts of failing to file personal and corporate tax returns. He was fined $1,000 per count, for a total of $12,000. He has twelve months to pay the … Read more
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and Conservative MP Peter Braid (Kitchener, Ont.) participated in an event and roundtable discussion with high-tech industry business owners at Communitech Hub in Kichener, Ont., to highlight the important tax relief and other measures available to Canadian small businesses. These incentives help small businesses across Canada to … Read more
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and Parliamentary Secretary for the Status of Women Susan Truppe (London North Centre, Ont.) reminded students returning to school to take full advantage of the important financial relief available to them. In 2012, students and their families claimed more than $11 billion in financial assistance. For more … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency announced that, on Aug. 23, 2013, Ronald Foster of Trout Creek, Ont., pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay, Ont., to two counts of tax evasion. Foster was fined $61,214 which represents 80 per cent of the taxes evaded and unwarranted benefits received and was ordered to … Read more
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and J. Paul Dube, taxpayers' ombudsman, met with members of the local business community in Edmonton to discuss the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting the rights of Canadian taxpayers. The full release is available online. Call 613-952-9184.
National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) and Conservative MP Jim Hillyer (Lethbridge, Alta.) met with community and business leaders in Lethbridge, Alta., to discuss key measures available to Canadian farmers and small to medium-sized agri-businesses. The full release is available online. Call 613-952-9184.
The Canada Revenue Agency announced that, on June 14, 2013, Lawrence Aimurie of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty to one count of fraud over $5,000. On July 18, 2013, Aimurie was sentenced, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Brampton, Ont., to a 12 month conditional sentence and a fine of $25,000. The first six … Read more
