Andy Gill

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 […]
July 9, 2024

Expect the CRA to come knocking if you ‘hire’ your spouse to split income

Expect the CRA to come knocking if you ‘hire’ your spouse to split income Jamie Golombek: While spousal employment relationships can be legitimate, tax agency will […]