New Tax Changes for Caregivers: Alberta Budget

Alberta Finance Minister Nater Horner delivered his second consecutive deficit budget on February 26. The deficit is large at $9.4 billion, which the government attributes largely to declining oil revenues. The document is called Fiscal Plan 2026-2029 meaning that this is a three-year fiscal pan, rather than the typical one-year projection.

Are you getting the most for your dollar when you work with your tax advisor? Many taxpayers would like better answers to their questions about how to save more on their tax return. If you are one of them, read on to learn more about a three-step process Tax Services Specialists are using to increase their value proposition to their clients.

A tax-efficient payroll is one that ensures employees pay only the correct amount of tax and no more with every paycheque. Bookkeepers and payroll departments that offer employees the opportunity to integrate tax efficiencies provide a valuable service that can lead not only to higher take-home pay, but higher family savings rates, too.

On March 22, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau released the highly anticipated federal budget. And in response, Knowledge Bureau has already updated its latest version of the T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Basic course.

Our team of tax experts is pleased to present the Knowledge Bureau 2016 Federal Budget Special Report.

Now that tax season is in full swing, Knowledge Bureau would like to remind you of some key dates to mark in your calendar: Regional DAW Workshops - May 24 to 31, Summer Studies Begin June 15, DAC  Nov 6 -9.

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