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Fuel Excise Tax on Hold But Inflation is Not

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has thrown global oil prices into turmoil and there is plenty of fallout for consumers. Travelling to Europe this summer? That’s in jeopardy, as jet fuel may run out.  Looking for relief at the pumps instead? The recently announced suspended federal excise tax on gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel and aviation fuel here in Canada will soften the blow, but only temporarily: it will be zero from April 20 to September 7, 2026. Here’s what you need to know:

What Most People Don’t Know About Principal Residences (But Should) – Part 1

This week I had a discussion with a client about what would happen when either he or his wife passed away. 

The “Cost of Borrowing” via Non-Compliance

  The one thing about an electronic age – computers do exactly what they’re told to do – right or wrong!

Trust Funds Belongs to Bankrupts’ Creditors

The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently ruled that a bankrupt’s contingent entitlement to trust funds was property that vested with the trustee in bankruptcy as part of the bankrupts' estate.

It’s the male seahorses that have the babies….

Find out about this and more at the 2015 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC).  

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: Collette Maurice

New Liskeard, Ontario’s Collette Maurice recently completed the T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Basic course to obtain a better understanding on completing basic tax returns.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    24 votes
    19.35%
  • No
    100 votes
    80.65%