New Mega Deduction a Good Start, But More Tax Reforms Are Needed

The Federal government has unveiled a Productivity Mega Deduction, which will provide immediate expensing under Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) provisions for a broad range of depreciable property, importantly on a permanent basis, for acquisitions on or after September 15, 2026. Check out the noteworthy exclusions are listed below. This tax reform is a good start, but much more needs to be done, especially for small business owners and average taxpayers to make Canada truly competitive across our tax base.

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) believes that increasing RRSP contribution maximums would help pre-retirees, and that deferring capital gains when shares of a small business are reinvested within six months of a sale would be a great way to boost economic growth.

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada was extremely costly for the appellant and has vast implications for tax preparers and tax advisors across Canada.

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

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.

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.

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.