tax

10 Ways Taxpayers End up in Court with the CRA

Based on a scan of Canadian court cases, using CANLII, there are several reasons why Canadian taxpayers end up in court with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for tax-related offences. The five most common reasons include: 1. Disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Many court cases involve disputes between taxpayers and the Canada Revenue…

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How much does a 1996 house cost today?

Higher home prices and lower interest rates lead us to wonder—has housing affordability actually changed? Housing prices are much higher today, but interest rates are significantly lower. So, has housing affordability actually changed? To appreciate the impact of inflation let’s take a look at, as an example, the cost of homes today versus 10 or 20 years…