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Immediate Expensing Rules: Good Tax Policy?

Over the course of the last two federal budgets (April 16, 2024 and November 4, 2025), the rules for claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) have been uncertain. The proposal to extend immediate expensing rules for certain acquired assets were paused for over a year and then re-introduced in a series of four complex measures which together with new rules for Scientific Research and Experimental Development have become known as the “Productivity Super-Deduction”.  A backdrop appears below. The key question: will this complexity be effective as an economic stimulator?   

2015 Pre Budget Online Consultation for the Federal Government’s Economic Action Plan

Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver is seeking input on a number of key issues for the 2015 Economic Action Plan.

Two Designates Receive Thumbs Up Fom Knowledge Bureau

Knowledge Bureau gives a thumbs up to two folks who participated in the Toronto Distinguished Advisor Workshop. 

Tax Tip For 2015

File an audit-proof return on time 

DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The Westin Resort and Spa has been announced as the venue for Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) 2015!

Getting Tax Season Right: Plan to Start Early

Tax preparation season is about to begin and getting it right means a lot more than filing an accurate tax return. 

Knowledge Bureau Publications Recommended

David Russell, MBA,CFP, CIM, FCSI posted the following to the LinkedIn page of Evelyn Jacks, founder and president of Knowledge Bureau.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

  • Yes
    35 votes
    30.97%
  • No
    78 votes
    69.03%