

Trump’s tax revelation could tarnish image that fueled rise
New York Times reports he paid no income taxes in 10 of the previous 15 years, largely because of huge reported business losses.
Balanced budget out of reach for Alberta: report
Net debt will balloon from $9.5 billion to $44 billion by 2020.
Ontario budgets likely won’t be balanced after this year, watchdog says
Report says staying in balance will likely require additional fiscal measures.
Cut income, corporate taxes, close gap with carbon tax: Chong
Conservative candidate says escalating carbon tax would rise to $130 a tonne by 2030.

Google to pay $140M in back taxes in Britain
Company has minimized its taxes in the UK by keeping its European headquarters in Ireland.
Liberal tax changes to take $1.2B more out of federal coffers
Those making between $45,282 and $90,563 per year will see their federal income tax rate drop by 1.5%.
Families spending more on taxes than necessities: Fraser Institute [INFOGRAPHIC]
Average family tax bill has increased by 1,886% since 1961, report finds.
Alberta NDP spends extra $624M
Will introduce bill to hike tax on the province’s highest earners.
Higher TFSA limit prompts Canadians to save more
Others say they don’t have the savings to take advantage of the higher limit, according to CIBC poll.
Trudeau releases “Robin Hood” tax plan
Liberal leader’s plan will hike taxes for the rich to help the poor.
CRA extends income tax filing deadline due to ‘human error’
Canadians now have until May 5 to file their income tax return and pay any amounts owed for 2014.
Alberta boosts taxes, but still plans to run record deficit
Corporate income taxes will remain at 10%, but there’s a new income tax bracket on those who earn more than $100,000.
Fraser Institute report calls for flatter tax
No breaks and deductions plus surpluses equal more money in taxpayers’ pockets.