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New Mega Deduction a Good Start, But More Tax Reforms Are Needed

The Federal government has unveiled a Productivity Mega Deduction, which will provide immediate expensing under Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) provisions for a broad range of depreciable property, importantly on a permanent basis, for acquisitions on or after September 15, 2026. Check out the noteworthy exclusions are listed below. This tax reform is a good start, but much more needs to be done, especially for small business owners and average taxpayers to make Canada truly competitive across our tax base.

Owner-Managers Want Professionals to Guide Them Proactively

Are you being proactive in giving advice to your business-owner clients? Or is your work simply reactive to the transactions you are recording? Knowledge Bureau’s Managerial Accounting course trains advisors to better assist business owners with decision-making by being strategic and forthcoming with an interpretation of the information in the financial statements.

Life Purpose

"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision." Dalai Lama

Compute Your RRSP Advantages Now

Did you know that only 23% of Canadians contribute to their RRSPs, and their median contribution is only $3000, according to the most recent stats for the 2014 year? That’s a shame for a number of reasons.

Year-End Planning: Don’t Forget Foreign Asset Reporting

Do you understand the Canadian reporting requirements that apply when assets are held offshore? Year-end tax planning includes the assembly of information to stay onside with tax authorities. The filing of form T1135 Foreign Income Verification is required by April 30 in the cases discussed below. Failure to file will attract expensive penalties.

Donating Public Shares with Accrued Gains

Budget 2016 eliminated the proposed change to exempt from capital gains tax, the gains made on the disposition of real estate or private corporation shares when the proceeds are donated to charity.

DAC: It’s Not Too Late to Join Us to Earn 15 CE Credits

Top guns know. . .be on the ground with DAC delegates on the eve of the American election and hear expert commentary about the fallout of this controversial and exceptional time.  It’s not too late to join close to 200 delegates in San Diego Nov 6 – 9; there are a few spots left.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view is a comprehensive personal and corporate tax reform necessary to make Canada's economy stronger in response to trade wars?

  • Yes
    50 votes
    98.04%
  • No
    1 votes
    1.96%