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Vancouver CRA scammers pose as RCMP, handcuff woman and make her hand over $6,000 Another day, another frightening twist on the CRA scam.

See our latest blog post regarding taxation of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. We get this question asked all the time as most people are unaware of how and what could become a tax liability.
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TAXATION OF BITCOIN AND OTHER CRYPTOCURRENCIES The meteoric rise, and subsequent tailspin, in the price of bitcoin has incited rampant investment in cryptocurrencies. Over 1,400 coins or tokens are now in “circulation”. Often lost in the resplendence and chicness of buying and selling cryptocurrencies are the tax consequences. At a basic lev...

"if you get audited, you can expect to get put through the wringer by CRA auditors who defy logic and reason, even when presented with clear evidence of no wrongdoing."

If you have any troubles with CRA, feel free to contact us. We are able to help!

The culture at the CRA is changing – and we should all be concerned Twenty years ago, the CRA was full of responsible people who used common sense, but those employees have been replaced with staff who are all too often smug and patently unreasonable

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Here are the Canadians most likely to get a tax audit this year If you're one of them, be prepared

Always be careful when you get an email from CRA! If in doubt, contact your accountant.

Does the CRA owe you money? Beware of this tax refund scam No, the CRA does not send tax refunds through Interac

CRA's new fingerprinting policy could create travel problems for accused tax evaders The Canada Revenue Agency has begun fingerprinting every person charged with tax evasion, which ensures every accused will be registered in the Canadian Police Information Centre database. The move could create serious travel problems for some Canadians who haven't had their day in court.

With the new year here, you now have additional TFSA contribution room. Read more on our latest blog entry.

WITH THE NEW YEAR HERE, YOU NOW HAVE ADDITIONAL TFSA CONTRIBUTION ROOM - Calgary Tax Accounting. Calgary Accounting Services Swift Accounting, Tax and Business Solutions | Calgary, Alberta TFSA, room, contribution, 2017, limit

We are looking to hire a summer student to start immediately. Individual must be returning to a post-secondary institution to continue studying full time in the fall. Accounting or Business degree is an asset. If interested, please send your cover letter, resume to [email protected]