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Robert Allen January 23, 2016
The CRA has finally started to issue tax assessments for those tax returns from 2012 , 2013, and 2014 that were previously on hold as a result of the CRA's GTS Policy. For many people, the situation is confusing and they don't know what to do. For those who receive an assessment and their donation is denied, it is very important to file your Notice of Objection within 90 days!. To assist those taxpayers, I have prepared a Taxpayer Alert with instructions. Read More...
Robert Allen August 7, 2014
The Minister of National Revenue is responsible to oversee the Canada Revenue Agency and make sure it's processes and protocols treat taxpayers fairly and in accordance with the law and the Taxpayers' Bill of Rights. Why then, is the current Minister ignoring direction set by the Federal Court on two occasions. Read More
Paul Lauzon July 8, 2015
There’s been some confusion relative to the LPA (Limited Power of Attorney and Directive letter) being requested by Justice Trading Ltd (JT) as mentioned in their recent Justice Update. Hopefully in this note I can clarify things for you. Read More
Robert Allen Mar 6, 2015
The CRA has been issuing settlement offers to taxpayers for their participation in the GLGI program as well as some other programs. As a partilcipant myself, I have done a thorough review of the offer and have decided my course of action. Read More
Paul Lauzon Dec 5, 2014
Robert Allen Dec 4, 2014
Paul Lauzon Sept 5, 2014
Are you paying your Accountant to work for the CRA? Some Accountants and financial advisors seem to want you to pay more tax than you need to, following the CRA public relations campaigns rather than researching facts and lawful methods of tax reduction..... Read More
Charles Rotenberg August 30, 2014
Everything Old is New Again..... Charles Rotenberg, an Ottawa tax consultant, has written a series of articles for the Canadian Taxpayer and they are published here again with permission. Part 3 is very relevant to the current PGC advocacy with CRA. Read Part 1 Read Part 2 Read Part 3
Paul Lauzon June 6, 2014
During out cross country seminar trips, we come across many stories from donors who have been unwittingly misled or misunderstood the program they participated in. In Saskatchewan recently, we heard of a truly sad story we want to share..... Read More.
Robert Allen November 21, 2013
Over the last 10 months, the Office of the Minister of National Revenue has continually refused to take a position on the practice of the CRA, Winnipeg Tax Office withholding the Assessments of hundreds, if not thousands of taxpayer’s 2012 Income Tax Returns. This has caused serious consequential hardships for many people.... Read More
Paul Lauzon October 18, 2013
Robert Allen October 16, 2013
Paul Lauzon Aug 12, 2013
Profitable Giving Canada has thousands of subscribers using its services and information, yet only hundreds of fee paying Members. Why is this? Why should you as a donor or subscriber become a Member of PGC? Read More
Robert Allen June 28, 2013
The Harper Government had created a new right for the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, but according to the Taxpayers' Ombudsman, the CRA continues to violate the taxpayers' existing rights. In my 37 years, both as a CRA employee and now dealing with CRA as an Income Tax Consultant, I am finding similar situations. Read More
David Whidden May 7, 2013 Added Post Script October 4, 2013
The RPGAs under PGC investigation are really creating a huge amount of confusion for the average person. I have just now settled my 2008 donation debt compliantly and I am providing as simple a testimonial to the process that I possibly can. Read More
Paul Lauzon May 1, 2013
The CRA has issued notice of intention to withhold the issuing of notices of assessment for participants in registered gifting arrangements until such time as the audit of the arrangement is completed. This could mean a delay of years in getting the assessment and associated refund. Read More