Tax Updates 

FROM: MAY-JUN 2008 ISSUE

Reporting Complaints

The CRA has introduced a new complaint resolution process called Service Complaints. Taxpayers and their representatives can make a formal complaint if attempts to resolve customer service matters through normal channels are unsatisfactory. See www.cra.gc.ca/complaints.

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Donating Wisely

Canadians can donate with confidence by accessing the Charities Listings at www.cra.gc.ca/donors and viewing the annual information returns of any registered charity. The site lists information on the regulation of charities in Canada, and tips for donating wisely.

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Reporting Foreign Income

The CRA is working with international partners to address tax avoidance and evasion on income from foreign sources, and the abusive use of tax havens. Foreign income as well as foreign property with a total cost of more than $100,000 must be declared when filing an income tax return.

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