The Importance of Provincial Budgets: Elbows Up and No Bracket Creep!
Some of the right things are happening in Nova Scotia, from the perspective of improving standards of living in that province. And that’s important news because according to the Fraser Institute, Canadians have suffered the worst five-year decline in their standard of living over the 2020-to-2024 period since the Great Depression. It notes, our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per person decreased by 2.0% (0.4% annually) ; this despite aggregate GDP growth of 1.5% over the period. Further, all ten provinces are experiencing stagnation, which is unique in our history. So what’s the good news in Nova Scotia, at this critical juncture?Tax Free Deemed Dividends Under CRA Microscope
The Tax Court of Canada (Descarries Et Al. v. The Queen (2014) TCC 75) recently had occasion to consider an interesting tax planning scheme that ultimately fell foul of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR).
Knowledge Bureau Highlight: Dean Cockell
Meet Dean Cockell, MFA.
2015 Alberta Budget Increases Taxes for Most Taxpayers
The 2015 Alberta budget was presented on March 26, 2015.
Tax Hikes in Alberta Affects Cottage Owners and Insurers
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and change. That’s why taxpayers and their advisors must take note when provinces like Alberta raise their taxes for the first time since 1987.
Quebec Budget Lowers Corporate Taxes
The Quebec provincial budget was presented on March 26, 2015.
Difficult Client Conversations? Manage Your Body Language
Many people under estimate the power of body language and communication, especially when it comes to communicating with their clients. In this book except, Catherine Bell gives you some tips in communication management.
