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Time’s Up: CRA’s 100 Day Mandate for Improvement

After years of frustration on the part of tax professionals and taxpayers alike, the Finance Minister ordered the Canada Revenue Agency to clean up its act in 100 days. Specifically, the improvement plan was to run from September 2 through December 11. Finance Minister and Minister of National Revenue, Francoise-Phillippe Champagne instructed CRA to fix “unacceptable wait times and service delays.” Time’s up this week and CRA has released an update on progress. What gets measured, gets done. Let’s see what CRA’s metrics show. 

Should OAS be deferred?

This is a continuation from last week's article, "Are You Planning Retirement for your Clients?"

Farmers: Year-End Tax Review Saves Money

Are you spending enough time consulting with your clients who are unincorporated Farmers and Fishers? 

“This course exceeded my expectations”

Port Elgin, Ontario’s Marlene Donaldson recently completed the T1 Professional Tax Preparation course with Knowledge Bureau in order to better understand tax changes for the current income tax year as well as to update her skills to better prepare for the upcoming season.

Five Tips To Help You Recharge

We have all heard people say they would rather be at work than take a holiday. 

Mark Your Calendar - Personal Tax Bootcamp

Secure your spot at the Knowledge Bureau’s Comprehensive Day Long Tax Update!  

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Sharon Timson

Join Knowledge Bureau in congratulating Sharon Timson in achieving her DFA – Tax Services Specialist™ Designation.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

  • Yes
    32 votes
    86.49%
  • No
    5 votes
    13.51%