5 BULLET FRIDAYS - Tax Mechanic News, Tips & Strategies

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💬 Provide Feedback on CRA Service — Fast, Clear, Effective

Executive brief for taxpayers and advisors

When service falls short—or shines—your feedback moves the needle. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides formal channels to submit a complaint, suggestion, or compliment about your experience. Use them to improve outcomes for you and every Canadian.

🌟 What Counts as “Service Feedback”?

• Employee behaviour (professionalism, courtesy, misconduct)

• Delays beyond posted processing times

• Information quality (unclear, incorrect, or misleading)

• Service errors that caused confusion or setbacks

• Suggestions & kudos that highlight what to fix—or celebrate

🧭 Before You Submit

Save time: call the number in your CRA correspondence or speak with the agent’s supervisor. Also review CRA processing times to know what’s normal vs. delayed.

📝 How to Submit (Choose Your Path)

⏳ After You Submit

• Review: Routed to the appropriate CRA area for assessment

• Response target: 30 business days (may extend to 60 during high volume)

• If unsatisfied: Escalate to the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson after CRA replies

✅ Why It Matters

Every submission is a data point the CRA uses to refine processes, fix bottlenecks, and recognize excellence. Clear, concise feedback helps you—and thousands of others—get better service next time.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency

🚀 Winning in the AI Creative Economy

Source: Tea with GaryVee — Episode 80 (reframed)

AI is already rewriting the rules of creative industries. From content production to brand strategy, those who adapt now will set tomorrow’s standards. In Episode 80, Gary Vaynerchuk shares how to harness this shift, break career plateaus, and lead with cultural integrity.

🔍 Key Takeaways

💡 Executive Insights

• AI as a multiplier — those who integrate early will leap ahead.

• Proof over pedigree — show, don’t just tell, your capabilities.

• Culture first — protect the team, even if it means letting go of top performers.

🏡 Mortgages That Fit Your Business

For Self-Employed Professionals — by Genelle George

Self-employment should be your strength — not your barrier — when applying for a mortgage. If you’re an entrepreneur, consultant, or creative, your income may look different on paper. That doesn’t mean you can’t secure competitive financing. With the right lender and the right strategy, Genelle can turn your numbers into the keys to your dream home.

💡 Why the Traditional Approach Fails

🔍 How Genelle Helps You Win

• Exclusive lender network — Access to mortgage providers who understand the realities of self-employment.

• Tailored financial positioning — Genelle reframes your income story so lenders see your full potential.

• Guided process — Every step is explained, every document prepped, every obstacle anticipated.

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Your dream home is closer than you think — let Genelle help you unlock it.

⚖️ BMO v. The King: Tax Court Rules on Deductibility of Foreign Tax Interest

Source: Tax Court of Canada – 2025 TCC 113 (Reframed)

In a closely watched decision, the Tax Court of Canada ruled that interest paid by the Bank of Montreal (BMO) to U.S. tax authorities on overdue branch tax liabilities is not deductible under Canada’s Income Tax Act. The judgment reinforces long-standing principles on the non-deductibility of expenses arising after the income-earning process — a precedent with broad implications for cross-border taxpayers.

🧾 Case Snapshot

📌 Judicial Reasoning Highlights

• Roenisch Principle Reaffirmed – Expenses triggered solely by the existence of income (e.g., tax arrears interest) are not deductible under paragraph 18(1)(a).

• Distinction from Refund Interest Cases – Irving Oil and Munich Re involved strategic payments or overpayments; here, there was no comparable asset-management decision.

• Foreign Tax Context – U.S. taxes gave rise to foreign tax credits, but interest on those taxes is outside the credit mechanism’s scope.

🏒 How One Simple Form Can Slash Your Canadian Tax Rate — The NR301 Explained

In our latest TikTok, we broke down a powerful, often-overlooked tool that can save non-residents thousands in unnecessary Canadian tax: Form NR301.

If you earn Canadian income but live elsewhere, the default withholding rate is 25% — but tax treaties can cut that to 15%, 10%, or even 0%. The catch? You must file the right paperwork with the payer.

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📋 The NR301 at a Glance

🏆 Extra Insights

• Partnerships: Use NR302

• Hybrid entities: Use NR303

• Expiry: 3 years from signing or upon changes

• Where to Send: To the payer or agent — not CRA, unless paired with T2062/T2062A for property