Andy Gill

October 14, 2024

7 of the silliest and politically motivated tax policies recently introduced in Canada

Kim Moody: Politicians know that robbing Peter to pay Paul means they can always rely on the support of Paul.   Tax and politics are like […]
September 27, 2024

Taxpayer blames $500,000 misstep on accountant, but the CRA doesn’t bite

Jamie Golombek: Beware that you are still ultimately responsible for making sure your taxes are done currently if you hire an accountant to do them.   […]
September 4, 2024

5 ways the rich have an advantage over you

Peter Hodson: It takes money to make money, but once you have money, the advantages increase. Too many investors chase returns when looking for the big […]
September 4, 2024

There are many problems with CRA’s pursuit of Toronto Maple Leaf John Tavares

Last week, I shared details about the battle that Toronto Maple Leaf John Tavares is having with the Canada Revenue Agency. His story is important because […]
September 1, 2024

The maximum CPP pension future retirees could get is about to start changing in a big way

The maximum Old Age Security pension you can get in a given year is the same whether you retired recently or many years ago. The same is not […]
August 23, 2024

How to Qualify for a Mortgage in 2024

How to Qualify for a Mortgage in 2024 Buying a home or condo is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. There are tons of things […]
August 21, 2024

New rules for reporting bare trusts will spare a lot of families – why didn’t the government go this route to begin with?

New rules for reporting bare trusts will spare a lot of families – why didn’t the government go this route to begin with? There will be […]
August 21, 2024

Ottawa has softened its capital-gains tax hike. But it’s still not enough

Ottawa has softened its capital-gains tax hike. But it’s still not enough Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks about changes to the […]
August 2, 2024

CRA battle shows what’s involved when you take on the taxman

CRA battle shows what’s involved when you take on the taxman Jamie Golombek is a veteran of CRA disputes. Here’s his latest dust-up over home-office expenses […]