Video Tax News

Life in the Tax Lane (Canada)

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These 10-minute podcasts are a rapid-fire discussion of select recent developments in the wonderful world of Canadian tax presented by the Video Tax News Team. For more information go to www.videotax.com.

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July 2026 - Could a Missed CRA Online Notice Cost Your Client? 02.07.2026 14:07

July’s episode of Life in the Tax Lane is here! Could a missed CRA online notice cost your client the right to object? When do repeated missing T-slips trigger penalties? And what do the latest CRA guidance on the Voluntary Disclosures Program and recent court decisions mean for your practice? These are practical developments with real implications for compliance, dispute resolution and tax planni...

June 2026 - Bill C-31 – Second Budget Bill Introduced | Tiered Corporations – Suspended Dividend Refunds | In-Person Payments at Financial Institutions | CRA Update Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses – Adjustments | & more 02.06.2026 11:16

June’s episode of Life in the Tax Lane is here! Are you prepared for the new tiered corporation dividend refund rules? What about the recent CRA guidance affecting carbon rebate adjustments and GST/HST on mutual fund trailing commissions? These are practical developments with real implications for compliance, planning and client service. In this month’s episode, Cait and Hugh discuss these issues...

May 2026 - Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit – Payment Dates | In-Person Payments at Financial Institutions | Correcting a Past Error – Is It Required? | Voluntary Disclosures Program – Voluntary Application? | Objection Deadlines | US Renunciation 05.05.2026 10:48

Note: Late-Breaking Update - May 13, 2026. See full show notes. May’s episode is now live! What happens if a prior tax return is incorrect? Is the taxpayer required to fix it? And when does CRA contact eliminate access to the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP)? These are practical questions with real client implications. In this month’s episode, Joe, Caitlin and Hugh break down these issues and m...

April 2026 - First-time Home Buyers’ GST/HST Rebate | SimpleFile | Tax Disputes – Use of AI & more 01.04.2026 10:46

April’s episode of Life in the Tax Lane is here! As personal tax season accelerates, take a moment to watch this episode highlighting recent legislative changes, CRA administrative updates, and court decisions with direct implications for current files and near-term planning. It is a quick way to stay informed, and you might even win a hoodie. This episode discusses: First-time Home Buyers’ GST/H...

March 2026: Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, Mutual Fund Trailing Fees and Weak Accounting/Oversight 03.03.2026 11:20

March’s episode of Life in the Tax Lane is here! As personal tax season intensifies and inboxes fill faster than they can be cleared, take a 10-minute break from T1 triage to review recent legislative action and court decisions with direct implications for compliance, documentation, and reassessment risk. This episode covers: Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit: This benefit replacing the GST...

February’s episode of Life in the Tax Lane is here! With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Video Tax News team shares a timely roundup of tax issues that may not be especially romantic, but are front of mind as filing season approaches. This fast-paced episode covers: Crypto-Assets Reviews and Audits: CRA is intensifying audit activity, focusing on non-filing, underreporting, and weak documentation...