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This Month’s Poll

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?   

How to Be in the Top 10% of Income Earners: Go Back to School

The statistics are overwhelmingly in favor of the higher educated when it comes to making the top 10% of income in Canada.

Tax Break for Artistic Children

A federal tax credit is possible when children under the age of 16 participate in artistic, cultural, recreational or developmental activities. Even tutoring in academic subjects qualifies under this provision.

Investments in Limited Partnerships by Registered Charities

Tax changes in the 2015 Federal Budget may bring real value and a level playing field for investments under the stewardship of a charity, making it easier for the good work they do to have a more immediate impact on pressing social and economic needs in Canada.

Creative Planning To Bridge Generations: Tim Cestnick Speaks at DAC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – When capital moves from one generation to the next, there are both risks and opportunities.Tax and wealth management expert Tim Cestnick explores this in his session, Bridging Generations with Creative Planning.

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Finance Canada Releases Details Of Small Biz Charity Break

Finance Canada has released the fine print that will both introduce and limit a new tax break, when arm’s length sales of real property situated in Canada or the shares of a private small business corporation are donated to charity by a resident taxpayer, effective the 2017 tax year. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    4 votes
    14.81%
  • No
    23 votes
    85.19%