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Coming This Month: Changes to Business Registration Online

More changes are coming to how your clients will access Business Registration Online (BRO). Starting July 14, 2026, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) your business clients will only be able to access BRO through their CRA account. As usual, it’s the taxpayer who is responsible for on time remittances and the burden of proof in an increasingly digital relationship with CRA. Here’s what you need to know:

Budget 2015: What’s in it For You

How did the Pre-Election Budget help you? We've included several scenario's in this report to help you consider whether you were a winner. 

Scenario 1: Young Couple No Children

Michael and Jessica are a young couple living in their condo in Vancouver.  How will the budget affect them?

Scenario 2: A Young Family

Matthew and Ashley live in Winnipeg. They have two children, ages 3 and 5.  They own their own home. 

Scenario 3:  Retired Couple with RRIFs

Brian and Patricia retired a few years ago.  Brian is 74 and Patricia is 72.  The couple live in Halifax, NS and have RRIF balances of $300,000 and $400,000 respectively.

Scenario 4:  Seniors Without TFSAs

Robert and Jackie are contemplating retirement.  Robert is 65, earns $55,000 from employment and also receives a $24,000 pension.

Scenario 5: Single Taxpayer – No Children

Glen is single, age 55.  He lives alone in a rental apartment in Hamilton, Ontario.  His current salary is $55,000.  His rent is $1,000/month.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    5 votes
    11.11%
  • No
    40 votes
    88.89%