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Pre-Budget Consultations Now Underway!

Pre-budget consultations are now underway for this fall’s Federal Budget and Canadians are invited to share their views with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne through an online survey. Over the next several weeks, the Finance Minister and his team will meet with various stakeholder groups and review public submissions before finalizing the budget.

Trees Win, But Average Tax Refund Up To $1,729

For the 2015 tax filing season, the average Canadian overpaid their taxes by $1,729 during the year—that’s just over $140 a month that’s not going into TFSAs, RRSPs, RESPs, RDSPs, or non-registered accounts to benefit Canadian families in their future.

New Form Defines Tax Exemptions for Status Indians

When is employment income earned by an Aboriginal person exempt from income tax?

No Fooling - Proprietorship Returns Due June 15

Time’s up for procrastinators... midnight on Monday June 15 is the T1 tax filing deadline for unincorporated businesses.

Emotions Aside, Sometimes Estate Litigation is Wrong

On May 28, 2015, the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) dismissed an appeal from the dismayed son of a deceased testator.

High Standard Upheld in Will Validity Challenge

Back in 1851, a decision in Russel v. Jackson reasoned that when the validity of a Will is challenged, the solicitor’s file should be disclosed in certain circumstances to provide insight into the views and intentions of the testator, or the objects and purposes for which dispositions have been made in the Will.

Make Mother Nature Happy – Go Paperless

Have you gone paperless?  Innovations in technology and a focus on process improvements have paved the way to making “paperless” a reality for those businesses interested in improving efficiencies.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Is the new Canada Groceries and Essential Benefit the right solution to help Canadians with inflation?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    7.07%
  • No
    92 votes
    92.93%