Immediate Expensing Rules: Good Tax Policy?
Over the course of the last two federal budgets (April 16, 2024 and November 4, 2025), the rules for claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) have been uncertain. The proposal to extend immediate expensing rules for certain acquired assets were paused for over a year and then re-introduced in a series of four complex measures which together with new rules for Scientific Research and Experimental Development have become known as the “Productivity Super-Deduction”. A backdrop appears below. The key question: will this complexity be effective as an economic stimulator?Poll Results: Is the New House Flipping Tax a Concern?
For the second consecutive month, participants of our June poll went head to head with results split almost down the middle. The controversial topic discussed: “Are your clients concerned they will lose their principal residence exemption due to the new house flipping tax?”. Just over half of the tax and financial professionals polled said “yes”, yet most of the comments came in from the no “side”. Here are some of their comments:
Knowledge Bureau Network: A New Opportunity in Accounting
KNOWLEDGE BUREAU NETWORK (KBN), presents a new way to share knowledge about new career and business opportunities. This week, an excellent opportunity to work with an outstanding professional firm. Larry H Frostiak, FCPA, FCA, CFP, TEP, RWM, Managing Partner, Frostiak & Leslie Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. explains:
From RESP to RRSP – An Important Tax Strategy
Congratulations! It’s with great pride that families recently celebrated their university graduates; accolades so well deserved! There are a few things to consider about tax rules as the glasses are raised and grad caps fly. New tax rules, for example, provide a new RRSP opportunity few know about.
DAC Acuity 2022: How Can You Get More Distance from Your Pension Plan?
When your clients unlock their pension plans in the current environment, they will want to know how to build momentum and the straightest line to growth as they invest for their future. Knowing more about the tax and pension law can preserve wealth; in fact, using a multi-generational approach can make millions of dollars of difference in some cases. Learn more from JP Laporte, CEO, Integris Pension Management Corp, at DAC Acuity 2022 in Niagara Falls, October 16-18.
Need AIC Credits? We’ve Got Them For You
If you are looking for Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) credits this year, there’s still an opportunity to register for the Advanced Retirement & Estate Planning Course, as featured in the May Virtual CE Summit.
Climate Action Incentive (CAI) – Gas Cost Relief Coming July 15
Planning a vacation with the kids in July? If you live in Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta or Saskatchewan, CRA will be sending you some gas money soon via the Climate Action Incentive – hundreds of dollars in fact - but only if you filed a 2021 tax return. It’s not too late to get in on this and other social benefits that are paid after June 30; a quagmire of must-know tax info, your tax specialist can help you with before the holidays start. Some details follow:
