Tax Compliance
Episodes on Tax Compliance
EpisodeWe Checked Carney’s Math. He’s Wrong.
How deficit "improvements", debt metrics, and new government initiatives may be masking a much deeper financial reality
- Quick Tip
- Tax Compliance
- Business Owners
GuestThe IRS And CRA Double Tax Trap For Canadians
What no one tells you about the million-dollar tax traps, IRS penalties, and the entity mismatch that can bankrupt your investment.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeHelping Your Kids? CRA Takes a Cut
Why “gifts” can create tax exposure for parents.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeThe Audit Machine – What 53,000 CRA Employees Are Actually Doing
How CRA's growing audit machine uses data, automation, and aggressive enforcement tactics to identify risks, escalate reviews, and collect billions beyond regular tax filings.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeCRA Voluntary Disclosure Program 2025 Explained | What's Changed & What It Means
What’s Changed — and What It Means for Canadians.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
SoloStrange Tax Scenarios: Paying Taxes Without Making Money or Donating Big!
How Canada's expanded AMT rules are catching taxpayers off-guard by limiting deductions, increasing taxable gains, and creating unexpected tax bills on major financial transactions.
- Quick Tip
- Tax Compliance
- Business Owners
Posts on Tax Compliance
The Tax Rule That Punishes Canadians for Helping Family — And What You Can Do About It
New CRA bare trust filing catches family bank accounts, joint titles, crypto held for relatives—$50K penalties even if you owe $0 tax. Bill C-15 passed House, Senate next. Sign petition + download checklist before 2026 tax year.
3 CRA Powers Coming in 2026 That Every Canadian Needs to Know
New CRA powers let auditors demand sworn testimony (no transcript), issue $50/day penalties without court, and freeze reassessment clocks indefinitely. Download MP letter template to fight back before legislation passes.
One Mistake Killed His $5M Deal — Why the Wrong Team Destroys Business Sales
One wrong hire destroyed a $5M business deal due to hidden tax traps from poor pre-sale cleanup. Learn why regular accountants fail at M&A, how to build the right deal team, and avoid CRA post-sale audits.
CRA’s 5 Most Dangerous Weeks: What TEBA Means for Your Next Audit
CRA closes 40% of audits in Feb-Mar due to March 31 fiscal year-end pressure. Learn why TEBA drives aggressive reassessments (65% overturned on objection) and get your 3-phase audit protection playbook now.
$800K Tax Bill That Should’ve Been $0 — The 5 Mistakes That Cost This Business Owner Everything
Discover the 5 critical errors that turned a $0 tax bill into an $800K disaster for a business owner. Learn how to protect your company from CRA reassessments, audits, and massive penalties.