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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.

Early Filers Beware!

The tax filing season officially started February 24 and as usual, early filers are anxious to receive their refunds.

Sage Investing: RRSP’s TFSA’s OR RPP’s?

With the March 3 RRSP deadline around the corner, it’s time for an important primer on the three prime registered savings plans for Canadians are Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP’s) Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA’s) and Registered Pension Plans (RPP’s). Why?

Quarterly Instalments – Avoid Remitting Too Much!

Many taxpayers are receiving electronic notices from the CRA reminding them that March 15 is coming up. That’s the day that the first quarterly tax instalment remittances are usually due for the new year, but because that day falls on a Saturday this year, the due date is March 17. The issue in a cash strapped world, is whether you really need to make these payment. Here is a backgrounder to guide you:

Corporate Tax Filing Fundamentals

Statistics show that 97.8% of of the employer business in Canada are small businesses. This means if you have built a tax filing business serving individuals and households only, you’re missing out on a big share of the market.

T1 Tax Training:Take A Fun Crash Course

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to present the Four-Pack!  Four in depth half day virtual Mini-Summits you can  access immediately to brush up on your personal tax knowledge in time for tax season 2025!

Special Offer - Early Birds Register Now For PV And Save

Get ready for the Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors experience in Puerto Vallarta, November 23-26, 2025 where we’ll be gathering outstanding continuing professional development to address the changing global tax and economic environment plus 4 days of networking in the sun and at the fabulous fiestas at night!
 
 
 
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
    21.62%
  • No
    29 votes
    78.38%