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June 30 Tax Deadline is Looming for Non-Residents

An important deadline is approaching for non-residents with certain Canadian-source income. June 30 is the deadline to file elected returns under Section 216 (pertaining to rental income) and Section 217 (pertaining to Canadian source pension income). There may be significant consequences for missing this deadline as returns received after this date, generally aren’t accepted. Here’s what you need to know:

OAS to Increase by $1.13 per Month

Seniors will see an increase in their monthly OAS cheques in July, but they’ll have to resort to the 99-cent menu to buy anything with the extra pension.

It’s Official: April 15 Federal Budget Receives Royal Assent

Royal Assent was given on June 24, 2015, for the measures announced in the April 21 federal budget, thereby officially legislating the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No.1.

Fall Distinguished Advisor Workshop (DAW): Family Business & Year End Planning

The number of family businesses in Canada is growing! Yet, there are real issues around succession, business valuation and the financing of heirs that advisors and their clients need to be discussing now.

Voluntary CPP Premiums A Hot Topic

Knowledge Bureau’s June opinion poll elicited a larger-than-average number of responses from readers, with 341 people casting votes on the following question: The federal government is considering making additional contributions to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) voluntary. Do you think this is a good idea?

KBR Summer Publishing Schedule

It’s summertime... and summer holidays are already in full swing.

Financial Literacy Report Cards: Teaching Top 6 Skills

It’s report card time for kids, but it’s also a good time for parents and teachers to reflect on the level of financial literacy among students, and bringing more effective financial education to next year’s curriculum, which begins just a couple of months from now.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

According to CRA, Canadians experience improved service delivery and responsiveness from the CRA this tax season. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    10 votes
    8.2%
  • No
    112 votes
    91.8%