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New Consultations: Modernizing Tax Rules for Charities

As the last remnants of a scrumptious Thanksgiving weekend subside, it is appropriate to take a look at the health and issues surrounding the charitable sector in Canada.  Serendipitously, the federal government is seeking your views on how the tax rules for registered charities and the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) administration of these rules could be modernized.  A new consultation was launched on October 8 and here’s what the government wants to know, by December 3, 2026:

Odds Are Good For Starting Your Own Business

Thinking of making a big change in your career path?  Maybe it’s time to take control and be your own boss? 

Self-Employment:  The New Retirement Trend?

Does anyone really need to retire anymore? 

Manitoba Tables Deficit Budget

The 2015 Manitoba provincial budget was delivered on April 30, 2015. 

Newfoundland Joins the “Tax the Rich” Movement

The 2015 Newfoundland and Labrador provincial budget was presented on April 30, 2015. 

Readiness Planning for Physician Assisted Suicide

Since the last time the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) visited the issue in Rodriguez (1993), doctor-assisted suicide has been legalized in eight other countries around the world.  

Lucrative Tax Claims: Medical Travel and Home Modification Costs

Tax season is officially over for most individuals, and that signals the start of tax audit season. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view, should Canadians be able to write off more of their out-of-pocket medical expense costs? What amount would be appropriate?

  • Yes
    49 votes
    94.23%
  • No
    3 votes
    5.77%