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This Month’s Poll

The automobile deduction limits raised — the CCA ceiling for passenger vehicles to $39,000 plus tax for 2026. In your opinion, is that high enough?

June Distinguished Advisor Workshop - Transition Planning: Trusts and Estates

Substantial tax reform has recently changed the rules for post-death planning for high net worth families.

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Jimmy Yee

Jimmy Yee of Burnaby, BC recently completed the Knowledge Bureau’s Elements of Real Wealth Management course and he believes the knowledge he gained will help close the gaps in understanding who he is as a financial advisor.

BC Tables Balanced Budget

Notable in the BC 2015-2016 budget was the lack of any provision to extend the temporary high-income tax bracket: 16.8% on income in excess of $151,050.  This bracket is scheduled to be eliminated after 2015.

Family Tax Cut – Don’t Waste Credits

The Family Tax Cut can change the way we think about which spouse should make the RRSP contribution. 

Notice of Assessment by Online Mail

CRA is asking tax preparers to get email addresses and direct deposit information for their clients this year, but the process of retrieving the Notice of Assessment is less than clear.

Where’s the Money?

Everyone anticipates bad news on Friday the 13th, but on February 13th, 2015 Statistics Canada actually released some good news! 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

The automobile deduction limits raised — the CCA ceiling for passenger vehicles to $39,000 plus tax for 2026. In your opinion, is that high enough?

  • Yes
    4 votes
    18.18%
  • No
    18 votes
    81.82%