4 Oct 2010, 6:13pm
Canada Revenue Agency Income Tax Tax Fraud
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A “human being” is fined $43,830 for tax evasion

In a recent news release CRA officials notified that James Bradford Medd 67, (a human being) was found guilty in Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on Sept. 21 on four counts each of Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion, relating to tax years 2003 through 2006.

On Wednesday (Sept. 29), he was fined $43,830, and given one year to pay the fine.

The CRA investigation into his bank and business records stemmed from a routine audit and included an execution of a search warrant at his residence. more »

3 Oct 2010, 11:41am
Canada Revenue Agency Tax Fraud:
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CRA Warns Canadian Taxpayers of Mail Scam

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning taxpayers to beware of a recent scam where some taxpayers are receiving a letter fraudulently identified as coming from the CRA and asking for sensitive personal information. CRA confirms the letter is not from the CRA. All taxpayers should be vigilant when divulging any confidential information to third parties. The CRA has well established practices to protect the confidentiality of taxpayers’ information.
Here is a sample of the fraudulent letter.