CRA Tax Consequences: Late Filing Penalties

The Canada Revenue Agency timeline requirements which all taxpayers must abide by are well known. As a Canadian, you are required to file your income taxes by a certain date each year, and failing to file on time can result in penalties and...

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Who Represents You in a Consumer Proposal?

For many Canadians drowning in debt, a consumer proposal is a very valuable resource. The ability to reduce the amount of debt you owe, reduce interest and combine all payments into a single monthly payment you can afford, are all really...

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What to Do if You Have a Large Tax Debt That You Can’t Pay

Many of us have been there; sitting with a major tax debt with no foreseeable way to pay it off. This is a common and incredibly stressful situation to find yourself in. The Canada Revenue Agency is ruthless, and when money is owed, you can’t...

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What is the Difference Between a Consumer Proposal and Bankruptcy?

Often we have clients come to us with financial troubles looking for advice regarding the difference between a consumer proposal and bankruptcy. While both are very valuable resources when it comes to dealing with debt that has spiraled out of...

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Does CRA Collections Need a Court Order to Take Enforcement Action?

When you owe money to the Canada Revenue Agency, it is very different from owing money to a regular creditor, but at the same time very similar. While a regular creditor can indeed take measures to collect the debt, the same measures taken by...

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2017 Budgeting Tips: Planning for the Year Ahead

Many Canadians start a new year with a resolution to get their finances in order. Creating and maintaining a budget is a great place to start. This week, we’ve got the 2017 budgeting tips that will help you build a plan and stick to it. 2017...

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CRA Wage Garnishments – What You Need to Know

A few weeks ago we dedicated a blog to Canada Revenue Agency tax problems and how to approach a tax debt before attempting to make a payment arrangement. This week we follow that up with a discussion of what to do once the CRA has levied...

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Dealing with Holiday Debt in 1-2-3

The holiday season is officially behind us and that means kids are back at school, the parties are over, and the decorations have been taken down. It also means that the holiday bills are on their way if they haven’t already arrived. We all...

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Tax Problem Tips – Is the CRA Friend or Foe?

The tax season is just a few short months away, and that means, Canadians are getting ready to break out the calculators. If you’re on top of your taxes, a few days of hassle are quickly followed by a year of not worrying. However, if you owe...

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How to Choose the Right Ontario Mortgage Broker

If you are considering buying a home or want to refinance, you may be wondering which route is the best to take to obtain financing. Today we talk about mortgage brokers and how to choose the right one to best suit your needs. Often, when...

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Yes, the CRA Does Prosecute for Tax Evasion – Are You at Risk?

It is a common misconception that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is lax when it comes to prosecuting for tax evasion. While we may not hear about regular citizens being prosecuted on a regular basis, the reality is that the CRA is actually...

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Best Wishes from the DebtCare Team

May every happiness greet you this holiday season! We hope your days are filled with laughter and love, good tidings and great friendship. The DebtCare team wishes you Happy Holidays and all the best for 2017!

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