December 2025 Poll
It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?Tax Implications of Separation & Divorce
Will separations and divorces increase due to the pandemic? Unemployment can be a factor that leads to a spike in separations and divorces; as a result, tax and financial advisors need to understand the tax rules if they see this trend in the 2021 tax filing season.
Congratulations to our CE Summit Prize Winners!
We love to celebrate the scholastic achievements of our designates at Knowledge Bureau, and to wrap up yesterday’s Virtual CE Summits we dished out some prizes to two lucky winners. Please join us in congratulating them and check out what they won!
Emergency Response Benefit Complexity: New Info Released
In the midst of many provinces facing increased lockdown measures, the CRA has released new information, documentation and resources about Canada Emergency Response Benefit repayment and taxation. It has the potential to both aid and add to the complexity and confusion many are facing, particularly when it comes to the CERB. Here is what you need to know:
Are Employees Taxed on Cell Phone Use?
Employees who use a cell phone in their work may be wondering about claiming costs as an employment expense. CRA has some very complex rules to accompany the issue and both employers and employees should be aware of them. Here is a primer:
Ear to the Ground: Financial Pros on Canada’s Economic Recovery
It turns out that the 74% of our December poll respondents who answered no to our question “Do you think that Canada is headed towards strong economic recovery in 2021?” were right: Canada is not yet poised for a strong economic recovery. We’ll report on some of their reasons why, but also take note of new economic data.
Advanced T1 Tax Update: Early-Bird Registration Ends Jan 15
Are you training new and returning staff working in independent tax filing firms? Perhaps you are a CPA in public practice, a financial advisor, public trustee, legal or financial assistant, municipal officer, payroll or software company serving individuals and business owners with tax compliance? Then don’t miss Knowledge Bureau’s acclaimed Advanced T1 Tax Update 2021 for 2020 T1 Returns. Here’s what’s new in our innovative offerings this year:
