News Room

Pre-Budget Consultations Now Underway!

Pre-budget consultations are now underway for this fall’s Federal Budget and Canadians are invited to share their views with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne through an online survey. Over the next several weeks, the Finance Minister and his team will meet with various stakeholder groups and review public submissions before finalizing the budget.

Tax Tip: Deducting Political Contributions

Elections bring with them important opportunities to discuss Canada’s future social, economic and tax policies. So, it’s appropriate to go back to “tax school” to find out the tax consequences of making political contributions.

Government Messaging On UCCB Cheques Incomplete

It’s too bad the messaging that came with the increased Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) was incomplete when the lump-sum bonuses were distributed on July 20. 

Andy Fisher, Partner At Farber Financial Group, On The Need For Professional Networks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Andy Fisher is a Partner in the Insolvency & Restructuring practice at Farber Financial Group and leads the firm’s Small Business Restructuring practice.

Cyber Crime Is Increasing: IIAC President Ian Russell Speaks at DAC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Cyber threats know no boundaries. Cybercrime risks are increasing; however, risk awareness differs greatly. Cybercrime is not just for monetary gain but also for valuable information about individuals.

Tune in to KBR next week for our Academic Excellence Issue…

On August 12, make sure you check out our Academic Excellence Issue of Knowledge Bureau Report.

From Proprietorship to Corporation - When is the Best Time to Incorporate?

The  dog days of summer are a great time for the Tax Specialist to review 2014 returns for Proprietors and Partnerships to determine whether it is time for some of these taxpayers to consider incorporating their business and removing their business from their personal tax return. But when is the best time to incorporate?
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Is the new Canada Groceries and Essential Benefit the right solution to help Canadians with inflation?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    7.22%
  • No
    90 votes
    92.78%