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SMES: Carbon Tax Rebates on the Way?

July 15 was an important day for carbon-tax weary taxpayers. A Canada Carbon Rebate payment was  made to individuals who have filed their 2023 personal tax returns.  What about the long-awaited $2.5 billion Carbon Tax Rebate For Small Businesses? The delivery date and amounts to be received remain elusive, but one thing is clear: many businesses will have disqualified themselves by missing the July 15 date for filing 2023 T2 returns.  Here’s what you need to know. 

Top Tax Tips for Filing 2022 Returns

It is indeed that time of the year: tax season is upon us and there is lots of tax news for those just starting their 2022 T1.  With just under 5 million tax returns already filed by mid March, the average refund is just under $2,200 and the average balance  just under $4,500.  Here’s my top picks for tax tips you need to know to maximize your entitlements:

Not Staying:  Ontario Staycation Tax Credit

Be sure to claim the Ontario staycation tax credit on your 2022 tax return because it’s not staying:  the Ontario government announced its demise for future filers last December.  Here’s what you need to know to get it right for 2022:

Claim Tuition Fees as a Deduction, Credit or Canada Training Credit

Taking a Knowledge Bureau certificate course this year?  It will be tax deductible as a training expense if you are self-employed.  But there may also be an opportunity for you to tap into a $1,000 Canada Training Credit if you are claiming the tuition fee credit.  For those who qualified in 2022, the amount was $750.  Here’s what you need to know:

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Last Chance: Join the Society of RWM™ at the Meeting of the Minds Today at NOON!

The Knowledge Bureau Network presents the Meeting of the Minds: 360 Degree Triger Tour: Ideal for advisors seeking more connection, collaboration and networking from coast-to-coast. Register now – the event takes place TODAY at NOON CST!

New CE Savvy™- PD Collection: Asset Management

Knowledge Bureau is excited to introduce its latest CE Savvy ™ Collection of Micro Courses. Check out our collection entitled Asset Management, which provides you a new opportunity to earn 5 CE Credits with Knowledge Bureau and several 3rd party accreditors such as FPCanada, IAFE, ICM, AIC and MFDA.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Starting in July, CRA will provide legal warnings to recover more than $9 billion of overpaid pandemic recovery benefits like CERB. Do you think that is fair?

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    83.33%
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