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October 1 - Important Changes Coming to VDP

Effective October 1, 2025, important changes will be made to the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) at the CRA in order to make it easier for taxpayers to correct unintentional filing errors or omissions. The details on how the changes will affect your clients are being discussed in the CE Summit held September 17 and this course is now available for online enrolment and CE accreditation, after the virtual event. Here are some highlights of the changes.

Tax Tip: The More Obscure Medical Expenses

Are you claiming all the medical expenses you or your clients might be entitled to? 

Job Loss? Ways to Tap into Financial Help

Last time we discussed ways to save money on a severance package using an RRSP and other important tax planning options. In the final instalment of this series, we’ll discuss other accounts to tap to meet cash flow needs, the tax consequences of challenging the amount of severance and a little-known tax trap when it comes to EI (Employment Insurance).  

Military and Police Members Eligible for Tax Relief

If you have clients who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), they may be eligible for a special tax credit. Here's what you need to know:

Introducing a New Way to Earn CE Credits: Master the News!

Introducing the Knowledge Bureau News Network – a new financial education environment everyone can engage in and in the case of professional tax and financial advisors, to start earning CE/CPD Credits, too. Check out the three networks to choose from. There are absolutely no pre-requisites; just a desire to master the news and what it means to the decisions you need to make about your finances, your business and your influential role in your community. Here’s how it works:

Missed Today’s RWM & Virtual Campus Orientation?

Missed Today’s RWM™ & Virtual Campus Orientation? The Recording is Now Available! Continue the conversation. Revisit the insights. Take the next step in your professional journey.

Medical Expenses: Construction and Renovation Expenses

Consider how common out of pocket medical expenses are and how many millions of people miss claiming them. We overview a few of those “dark horses” below.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?

  • Yes
    8 votes
    21.05%
  • No
    30 votes
    78.95%