Episodes

Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
Episode 014 - Is it Time for a Canada Tax Shuffle Plan
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
Wednesday Sep 19, 2018
Many tax planners may remember the tax plan called the Alberta Shuffle. Is it time to look at changing the rates to create a Canada Shuffle? #CdnTax #cdnpoli

Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Episode 013 - Brainstorming the Canada Pension Plan
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
In this short 5 minute episode, we brainstorm a potential replacement system for the Canada Pension Plan that would benefit families more than the current system and explain why a change is needed. Tell us what you think. Good idea or not?

Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Episode 012 - Tax On Split Income (TOSI) - a Technical Explanation
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
In the last episode we had some fun with the Tax On Split Income (TOSI) rules, but it really is time to get serious about them.

Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Episode 011 - Tax On Split Income (TOSI) - The Small Business Escape Room Game
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
The Tax On Split Income (TOSI) rules are written like a bad “escape room” game. The way these rules are written, everyone is caught… unless you can escape… and the exits are not clearly marked. In this episode, Cory G. Litzenberger tries to help you navigate these rules in a high-level tongue-in-cheek approach to them.

Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Episode 010 - Even if You Follow the Law, Can You Pass the Smell Test?
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Taxpayers that follow the letter of the law in the Income Tax Act might not realize that there is a "catch-all" provision that is what we call the "smell test." If it stinks like GAARbage, the CRA will reassess you.

Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Episode 009 - The Management Fee GST Trap That You Didn't Know Existed
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
You may have heard you don't need to register for GST until you have $30,000 in sales. However, this is not always the case, and in this episode, we target an outdated tool used by some practitioners - Management Fees.

Wednesday Aug 08, 2018
Episode 008 - Protecting Yourself From CRA Scammers and What To Do If You Are a Victim
Wednesday Aug 08, 2018
Wednesday Aug 08, 2018
It seems like every day there is a new scam pretending to be the CRA. In this episode, we tell you how to protect yourself, what to watch for, and what to do if you, or someone you know, is a victim of a scam.

Wednesday Aug 01, 2018
Episode 007 - Managing Debt in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
Wednesday Aug 01, 2018
Wednesday Aug 01, 2018
A common question is, who to pay first? or, what can I do to reduce my debt? We look at what the Canadian debt statistics are telling us, what to expect with rising interest rates, and try to offer some ideas and solutions for those focused on getting rid of their debt.

Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
Episode 006 - Moving Expenses - Are you eligible? If so, What Can You Claim?
Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
At some point in their life, many people will move. Moving and the related costs to it can be stressful. Cory G. Litzenberger, CPA, CMA, CFP, C.Mgr takes a look as to how you might be able to get some money back on those costs related to your move.

Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
Episode 005 - But How Can The CRA Find Out? - Indirect Verification of Income
Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
Wednesday Jul 18, 2018
Everyone has heard from one person or another, "how will they find out" when talking about the Canada Revenue Agency. As a former Income Tax & GST Auditor himself, Cory G. Litzenberger, CPA, CMA, CFP, C.Mgr dives into the realm of Indirect Verification of Income (IVI) to show you some of the tools that the CRA may use in an audit.