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Understanding the OAS Clawback

Seniors don’t take kindly to the clawback of their OAS (Old Age Security) especially in these inflationary times, but this can happen, especially if there was an unusual receipt of income during the past calendar year.  Here’s what you need to know to explain the consequences for 2025 and 2026:

Empower Your Presence: By Working a Room Like a Pro

As a professional, you can work the room like a professional.

What if your Refund is a Balance Due?

If you have been shocked to find a balance due rather than a refund, be sure to file your return before midnight April 30 to avoid late filing penalties. This is an important first step in keeping more money, even if you can’t pay your bill immediately.

Knowledge Bureau Highlight: Kathy Lloyd

Meet Kathy Lloyd, MFA Succession and Estate Planning Specialist.

Win a Pot of Gold from Knowledge Bureau

We’re celebrating the Luck of the Irish all month at Knowledge Bureau.  Enter our draw for a real pot of gold! 

MB Budget:  April 30 -  Senior Sweeteners Announced

The 2015-2016 Manitoba provincial budget is scheduled to be tabled on April 30, 2015, but some of the goodies are already out of the bag.

Audit-Proofing:  It’s About the Retrieval

There is very little that sends butterflies flitting through the stomach like that little brown envelope from CRA saying “we would like to take a closer look at your tax returns.” 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

  • Yes
    27 votes
    31.03%
  • No
    60 votes
    68.97%