New: Personal Support Workers Tax Credit Coming Soon
Personal support workers will receive billions in increased wages from federal/provincial governments in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador and the Northwest Territories. Those workers in other provinces will now get a raise too, but they will have to wait until filing their 2026 returns in the spring of 2027 to cash in, according to an October 27 pre-budget announcement. Here are the details:2018 Federal Budget Overview: Budget 2018 Prioritizes Economic Equality, Opportunity & Diversity
The theme of the 2018 Federal Budget announced February 27 is focused on Equality and Growth, and carries forward the 2017 theme of “a Strong Middle Class”. There are five key areas this budget addresses:
2018 Budget Overview: Specific Personal Tax Provisions
Review specific personal tax provisions announced by the Government in the 2018 Federal Budget.
2018 Budget Overview: Specific Tax Provisions for Business
New 2018 Federal Budget includes business tax provisions addressing tax changes for business income.
2018 Budget Overview: Additional Tax Provisions
Review additional tax provisions announced by the Government in the 2018 Federal Budget.
Tax Tip: Three Tax Secrets for RRSP Investors
March 1, 2018 is an important date for savvy taxpayers: don’t miss topping up your RRSP contribution by this deadline. It’s a great investment for your retirement, of course, but it’s so much more powerful: there are, in fact, three additional tax secrets most people don’t know about that can help you improve your finances.
Rising Interest Rates on the Horizon: Who Will Feel the Impact?
Interest rates are rising and Canadians are already feeling the pinch in paying down their operating lines. Owing the taxman can add to the burden. The Bank of Canada’s next interest rate announcement is March 1 and for some, the trend is already uncomfortable. Debt management is key.
