Confirmed: The CCR for Small Business is Tax Free
Ottawa has confirmed that the CCR for Small Business received by eligible Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) will be tax free for the 2019-20 to 2023-24 fuel charge years, as will the final payment for the 2024-2025 fuel charge year. Draft legislation was released on June 30, 2025 with this announcement; and will be introduced for law making in Parliament this Fall. Some of the more significant details are discussed below.What is an RRSP Meltdown Strategy?
What’s the best way to pay the least amount of tax on your RRSP or RRIF accumulations? “Average down” the taxes payable on your accumulated capital by using the progressivity of the tax system (the more you make the more you pay) and the current tax brackets and rates to your advantage.
Spotlight on Canadian Financial Authors: Rick Atkinson
In Canada’s 150th year, Knowledge Bureau is pleased to put the spotlight on Canadian Financial Authors and celebrate Financial Advice at the Crossroads of Change at DAC Nov 5-8 in Kelowna. This week: Rick Atkinson discusses: Guiding Clients to Better Health & Well Being in Retirement.
Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 5-8, 2017 in Kelowna: Financial Trivia Question
We would like to remind you about our skill-testing financial trivia. This is your chance to win a free registration to the DAC in Kelowna, where this year’s theme will be: CANADA 150: Financial Advice at the Crossroads of Change. You just need to correctly answer both questions.
DAC: Take a Strategic Look at the Crossroads of Change
At a time when governments are more closely monitoring changes in global GDP growth, the effects of protectionism, currency fluctuations, tax changes and sluggish business investment on the long-term financial well-being of Canadians, wealth advisors need to better understand new strategies for making tax efficient investment recommendations to the families they work with.
Portfolio Risk Management in Retirement Course to Efficiently Manage and Increase Family’s Net Worth
Canadians who reach age 65 are more likely than ever to live into their 90's thanks to healthier lifestyles and a decline in heart disease. But this lengthens the retirement income planning period. Therefore, a renewed focus on continued capital accumulation and preservation is as important as the tax-efficient withdrawal of funds. Knowledge Bureau’s recently updated Portfolio Risk Management in Retirement course reviews the measurement and calculation of risk and return from this perspective.
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Gain confidence and trust of your clients: Wisdoms from Sharon Timson, DFA - Tax Services Specialist, Manitoba
