09/01/2026
September 2026 Life in the Tax Lane:
Life Insurance – Return of Premiums
Taxpayer Due Diligence
Voluntary Disclosures – CRA Q&A
Aggressive Tax Claims – Statute-Barred Period and Penalties
Supporting Documentation
https://www.videotax.com/web-tips-articles/life-in-the-tax-lane-september-2026
08/05/2026
AUGUST’s Topics:
Digital Assets
Taxpayer Information – Privacy Commissioner Report
Trust Reporting – Schedule 15 Penalties
Judicial Review – Extension For Application
Overlooked Input Tax Credits (ITCs)
Travel From Home To Work – Long Commute
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07/03/2026
The first Canada grocery benefit payment arrives this week
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit - Smith, Sykes, Leeper & Tunstall LLP
In January 2026, the Prime Minister announced changes to the GST/HST credit in response to rising costs at grocery stores aimed at giving low- and middle-income Canadians more financial support. As of July 3, the Canada Grocery and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) will replace the GST/HST credit. Eligible....
06/25/2026
We are honoured to be able to support the important work of United Community Clinic in Jinja, Uganda
05/20/2026
"Understanding how room accumulates, where to find your exact limit and how to avoid the mistakes that trigger a penalty tax is not complicated. But for many Canadians, the gap between what they could shelter and what they’ve actually sheltered is wide enough to matter."
TFSA contribution room 2026: $109,000 lifetime limit — how to catch up and stop leaving tax-free growth on the table
The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) now offers $109,000 in lifetime contribution room — but CRA data shows most Canadians are far behind. Here's how to catch up