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🚀 Reminder: Changes to Electronic Filing of Information Returns in January 2025

🇨🇦 Canada Revenue Agency - Ottawa, Ontario

Effective January 2025, significant updates will be introduced to the electronic filing process for information returns, including T3, T4, T4A, and T5 forms. Here's what you need to know:

What's Changing

For further details, visit the What's New for 2025 section.

Electronic Filing Thresholds

• Reminder: As of January 2024, businesses filing six or more information returns (slips) must file electronically to avoid penalties.

How to File Electronically

The CRA offers several digital services for easy management of tax affairs:

Alternatively, use secure portals:

Read more on this topic on the website, here.

Elon Musk's Plan for the US National Debt

Issued By: New Money | Date: November 17, 2024

America is facing a critical moment as it navigates a turbulent economic time. With government spending at an all-time high, drastic cuts are almost essential to avoid financial collapse. The recent election of Donald Trump has brought Elon Musk into the spotlight, especially with his significant $100 million support for Trump's campaign and anticipated role in the administration.

Musk's new position as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to tackle wasteful spending and reduce the deficit. This video delves into how these changes could reshape our government's financial landscape while addressing deregulation efforts that may follow.

Show Notes:

Key Highlights

• Strategic Reforms: Insight into Musk's approach to reducing government waste and improving efficiency.

• Economic Impact: Understanding the potential effects of these reforms on the US economy.

• Policy Changes: Exploration of the deregulation efforts that may accompany these financial strategies.

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🌐 Ottawa's Digital Services Tax: Navigating U.S. Resistance 🇨🇦🇺🇸

Issued By: Government of Canada (Source: The Star) | Date: November 21, 2024

OTTAWA—The federal government is set to introduce a digital services tax aimed at global digital giants operating in Canada. However, this move faces significant resistance from the United States, especially with the re-election of Donald Trump and his administration's potential retaliatory measures.

📌 Key Points:

What’s the Digital Services Tax?

• Purpose: Tax revenues from economic activities generated online by large companies.

• Scope: Targets foreign digital giants earning over $20 million in Canada and €750 million globally.

• Rate: 3% tax on revenues earned within Canada.

• Revenue: Expected to generate $900 million annually, with $2.3 billion in the first year due to retroactive application from 2022.

Global Context-

• Stalled Negotiations: Global talks on taxing digital revenues have stalled, prompting countries like the U.K., France, Italy, and India to implement their own taxes.

• Canada’s Position: Canada remains committed to a global agreement but has proceeded with its tax due to delays.

U.S. Concerns-

• Discrimination Claims: The U.S. argues the tax discriminates against American companies.

• Trade Challenges: The U.S. has initiated dispute settlement consultations under the USMCA, with potential for further action.

Political Implications-

• Trump Administration: The return of Trump could escalate tensions, with threats of tariffs and strong-armed responses.

• Canadian Response: Premier Doug Ford and business groups urge Ottawa to reconsider to avoid risking millions of Canadian jobs and economic partnership with the U.S.

🛡️ What’s at Stake for Canadians?

• Economic Impact: Potential retaliatory measures from the U.S. could threaten the $3.6 billion in daily cross-border trade.

• Negotiation Leverage: The federal government may negotiate the tax terms during trade talks, but the significant revenue may be hard to relinquish.

For more details, visit the Government of Canada website.

Read the full article here

7 Deadly Taxes: Fraser Simpson Reveals How the CRA is Watching You

In our latest video, Fraser Simpson uncovers the 7 ways the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is monitoring taxpayers. From social media scrutiny to casual conversations, find out how the CRA could be watching your every move. Ensure you stay compliant and avoid unwanted attention by understanding these surveillance tactics.

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Key Surveillance Tactics:

1. Social Media Monitoring 📸: CRA agents may use photos and posts to track your activities.

2. Casual Conversations 🗣️: Even informal chats can be a source of information for the CRA.

3. Persistent Investigations 🔍: The CRA pursues taxpayers suspected of providing false information.

4. Broad Targeting 🎯: Everyone is a potential subject, not just high-profile individuals.

5. Focus on Smaller Fish 🐟: The CRA often targets smaller taxpayers rather than just big names.

6. Internet Surveillance 🌐: The CRA uses advanced tools to analyze data and identify tax evaders.

7. Comprehensive Tracking 📈: They continually monitor various activities to detect discrepancies.

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