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Canada Needs a Financial Plan

According to a July 23 publication by the Fraser Institute, we are getting poorer here in Canada and the prospects for economic growth are looking grim.  This should be of concern to every Canadian concerned about their “real income” – that’s their purchasing power – and by extension - their ability to fund consumption now and for important family milestones in the future:  retirements, education and homeownership.  It’s grim, but there are practical suggestions for a turn around plan. Here’s a synopsis of the report.   

Moving Expenses Part 2: What’s Deductible and What’s Not?

Last week Knowledge Bureau Report discussed who’s eligible to make a moving expense claim. This week: what’s deductible and what’s not?

Year-End Tax Tips: Claiming Auto Expenses

Are you using your automobile for work or for your own business? Perhaps you are unsure whether you should make a claim for auto expenses this year; or maybe you suspect you aren’t claiming everything you are entitled to. This is a good reason to see your tax advisor, and make sure you are prepared to make a full claim.

Tax Tip: Manage Net Income for 2016

Who pays higher marginal tax rates: the executive earning $250,000, or the family that makes do on $60,000? If you said the family, you would be correct. That’s because marginal tax rates are higher in income brackets that are impacted by the clawback of social benefits and tax credits. But when does that happen?

Happy Holidays from Knowledge Bureau

In gratitude for your continued support, please accept our very best wishes for the holiday season. May it be restful, joyful and peaceful; and may your new year be blessed with good health and prosperity.

T2 Micro Business Course: The Next Step in Your Financial Education

Do you know how to prepare a T2 corporate return for your small business clients?  Knowledge Bureau’s T2 Corporate Tax Preparation for Micro Businesses course is an excellent solution for financial advisors who want deep practical knowledge on small business tax issues.

Life Purpose

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." C. S. Lewis
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Starting in July, CRA will provide legal warnings to recover more than $9 billion of overpaid pandemic recovery benefits like CERB. Do you think that is fair?

  • Yes
    139 votes
    83.23%
  • No
    28 votes
    16.77%