Posts Tagged ‘income tax return’

7 Ways to Get More From Your Income Tax Refund

Hopefully you are one of the people who is fortunate enough to be getting a refund. While it may be tempting to spend your refund at the mall or splurge on some other consumer goods or a trip, we have 7 suggestions that will provide you with more bang for your buck.

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Income Tax Deadlines

For Canadians, April 30 is the official deadline to file your personal income tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency.   If you file your return past the deadline you will be assessed a late filing penalty. The deadline, if you or your spouse or common-law partner carried on a business in 2016, is June 15.

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Why Would My Trustee Oppose My Bankruptcy Discharge

Your Trustee is required to oppose your discharge if you do not complete specific duties or tasks: complete both mandatory counselling sessions, report you monthly income to the Trustee, sessions, make all agreed upon payments, including voluntary, surplus income, and equity payments.  These are only some of the duties that you must complete.

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Filing Your Income Tax Return After Bankruptcy

As part of the bankruptcy process, your Licensed Insolvency Trustee is required to file your income tax return for the year of bankruptcy and any returns that came due during the calendar year prior to bankruptcy. Any tax refunds for either of these periods will come directly to your bankruptcy estate for the benefit of the unsecured creditors.

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2016 New Brunswick Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

The New Brunswick government is offering a one-time benefit of $100 to help low-income families with their home energy bills.   The government has had similar programs in the past to help families offset some of the cost of heating their residence.

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Personal Bankruptcy and Income Taxes – What You Need to Know

When filing a personal bankruptcy income tax debts are discharged the same as any other unsecured debt, such as credit cards and personal loans. If you are struggling with income tax debt or have had your wages garnished then you should seek the assistance of a professional.

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