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Tax forms are shown in Toronto in 2018. Half of Canadians filing taxes have someone else do their taxes for them. Of those, one in five reports getting help from a friend or family member acting as an informal tax helper. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives

Filing taxes for someone else? Here’s how to do it safely

Many Canadians rely on family or friends to file their taxes, but sharing CRA login credentials can be risky. Using a CRA RepID lets helpers access accounts while preventing fraud.
Enforcing punishments on proven tax cheats could provide benefits beyond improving compliance to tax laws. Once offenders pay up, billions lost to offshore scandals could be recouped and the tax burden more fairly shared among taxpayers. (Shutterstock)

The Pandora Papers: How punishing tax cheats can serve as a deterrent

Research suggests punishing tax cheats can re-establish a sense of justice among the general public, so authorities should use their resources to ensure culpable offenders are held accountable.
Ah, yes. Once again, it’s tax season. If you decide to outsource filling out your returns to someone else, be sure to ask the right questions to get the best service. Shutterstock

Dread doing your taxes? Some tips on hiring someone to take over

You need to be confident and establish a firm, trusting relationship before entrusting someone to do your taxes. Start as soon as possible. Don’t wait for the April 30 tax deadline.

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