The Tax Chick Podcast

Oct 17 2024 71 ep. 34 mins 16

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Tax is complex, but it does not always have to be so complicated and shrouded in mystery. Host Amanda Doucette is a self-proclaimed foodie, spin class and Pilates enthusiast, and a tax lawyer. She fell into the practice of tax law despite having a life-long hatred of spreadsheets, math and numbers in general. Join Amanda and her guests as they unpack some serious Canadian tax topics and attempt to demystify the world of tax.

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You can be tax savvy too...Essential insights every business owner should know

Oct 17 2024 31 mins

In this episode, I chat with special guest, Corey DeJean, owner of CJDJ Accounting Services and current Chair of the Association of Tax and Accounting Professionals ("ATAP"). Corey and I get to hang out in January every year at the ATAP Refresh Conference in Toronto - we have had so many great conversations about collaboration, sharing resources and the importance of educating our

Musings of a Tax Chick: Falling on bended knee... what you need to know about the Voluntary Disclosure program

Oct 01 2024 16 mins

Are you behind in your tax filings? I mean REALLY behind... like more than the last year or two?Did you make a mistake in a previous filing? Canada Revenue Agency's Voluntary Disclosure Program might just be for you! I have had a couple calls this past week about the "VDP" program, and I thought this might be a great time to dispel some myths.In this episode:1. I discuss what the p

Summer at the Firm: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at being a Summer Student, with special guests Blake, Frank and Nick!

Sep 04 2024 26 mins

I decided to switch things up a bit for this episode, and invite on 3 people that I have been hanging out with all summer this year - our firm summer students, Blake, Frank and Nick!Don't worry - the word "tax" does get brought up at some point in this episode :) But the main purpose of this episode was to share a little bit about what it is like to work in a law firm (Hint: it is

Musings of a Tax Chick: "Discovering" Discoveries...

Aug 11 2024 14 mins

Check out this episode for information on upcoming conferences where you can find me as a guest speaker, along with some information on the Tax Court of Canada, including the role of "discoveries" in a tax hearing. RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODETax Court of Canada - Your Day in CourtATAP CanadaAccountexHERE ARE SOME OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ME:My website! Email: thetaxchickp

Musings of a Tax Chick: Summer Sweets and Legal Treats - Navigating GAAR and Baking Bliss

Jul 28 2024 19 mins

Have you heard of the "GAAR"??? GAAR stands for the "general anti-avoidance rule" and it gives the federal government broad powers to prevent transactions they deem to be against the purposes of Canadian tax law.Why do we care about GAAR? Well, it should be a factor to consider each and every time that you engage in tax planning, as if it applies, it can "undo" all of the tax benef

Draft Capital Gains Legislation... what do you need to know?

Jun 21 2024 36 mins

What happens when two tax fanatics who are passionate about tax education get together to talk about draft tax legislation??? Check out this episode to find out!So excited to have my friend, and fellow tax enthusiast, Henry Shew, on the podcast today to chat about the draft legislation that the Federal Government released on June 10, 2024 relating to the changes to the capital gain

Musings of a Tax Chick... Toronto, STEP Canada, and new legislation...

Jun 08 2024 18 mins

Just got home from a fantastic week in Toronto at the STEP National Conference! In this mini-episode, I provide an overview of what I learned, give a sneak peek at upcoming episodes, and share my favorite restaurant spots in Toronto.Oh, and did you hear that the Federal Government plans to release draft legislation on the capital gains inclusion rate changes on Monday, June 10th???

Guiding Generosity: Navigating Donor-Advised Funds

May 22 2024 32 mins

I want to let you in on a little secret... you do not have to be a billionaire in order to be philanthropic. There are many ways to give to charity, including gifts of your time! But in today's episode, I am chatting with my guests about a specific vehicle for charitable giving - the "donor-advised fund" or "DAF". It is a really neat alternative to setting up a private foundation,

Musings of a Tax Chick... Boardroom Dilemmas: Navigating Director Liability

May 15 2024 15 mins

Huge thank you to my listeners as we have now surpassed 30K downloads, and have managed to stay in the top 100 business podcasts on Apple Podcasts over the past 5 - 6 weeks!In this episode:I provide an update on what has happened since the Federal Budget - turns out we actually still have zero clarity on the capital gains inclusion rate changes. Check out the submission of the Join

Musings of a Tax Chick... so I filed my tax return, now what??

May 08 2024 14 mins

Anyone else feel like filing your tax return can be a bit anti-climactic? In today's mini-episode, I am sharing my tips for what you should do post-tax season including:- checking your assessment- making arrangement for payment- organizing your documents- getting ready for next year!RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE:How to make a payment at CRASTEP National Conference!Canadian Mo