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Understanding the OAS Clawback

Seniors don’t take kindly to the clawback of their OAS (Old Age Security) especially in these inflationary times, but this can happen, especially if there was an unusual receipt of income during the past calendar year.  Here’s what you need to know to explain the consequences for 2025 and 2026:

CRA Moving to Email Communications in 2015

The new T1 return includes a space to send the taxpayer’s email address to CRA.

Expensive But Worth It

Recently, the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) levied interest and gross negligence penalties against five taxpayers who were shareholders and operators of a family restaurant.

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. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    27 votes
    31.03%
  • No
    60 votes
    68.97%