Jun 8, 2017
In June of 2013, the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights was amended to ensure taxpayers could safely voice their dissatisfaction with the way they are treated by the Canada Revenue Agency. Apparently taxpayers had told the then Ombusdman Paul Dubé that they were afraid...
Jun 8, 2017
In today’s volatile real estate market, there is absolutely no doubt that the Taxman will register a tax lien against your house. It’s your biggest asset and the surest way for him to secure your tax debt and get paid. If you stay calm and act reasonably, there are...
Jun 8, 2017
Toronto tax lawyer Philippe DioGuardi believes the internet is a dangerous place to look for tax problem help. “The internet is fine if you’re shopping for shoes,” Mr. DioGuardi says. “But when it comes to your tax life, and in particular a tax problem, you...
Jun 8, 2017
Yesterday we received an email from a taxpayer who had been out of Canada for two months. He said he came home to two messages from the Canada Revenue Agency on his voicemail. The messages advised that CRA had issued a warrant for his arrest, and he was required to...
Jun 8, 2017
If you owe tax, your RRSP retirement savings are vulnerable to the greedy hands of the Canada Revenue Agency. And don’t think it doesn’t happen. This year, more than ever before in the DioGuardi experience, clients are coming for help after the CRA has...