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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:

T3 Filings: What is a Listed Trust?  

A listed trust is one that is generally exempt from filing a T3 return unless, it owes money to CRA.

Prepare to Deliver Collective Re-Assurance During Uncertain Times

Learn the skills to develop strategies for accumulation, growth, preservation and transition of sustainable wealth.

DMA-Business Transition Services Specialist Designation

The demand for skilled talent is high among Canadian finance leaders, with a limited supply of skilled talent.

Grads and Designates:  Official Transcript Study Term January 1 – March 31

VIP Transcripts coming April 3! Check out your official transcripts in the Graduate Lounge.  

Update On Trust Tax Filings

On March 3, 2025 CRA issued an update on the confusing trust filing requirements for tax year 2024. What’s important to know is that when filing of the T3 return, and the T3SCH15 Beneficial Ownership Information of a Trust form is required, the deadline is coming up soon:  March 31, 2025. 

Provincial Budget Round Up – Some Tax Cuts, But for How Long?

It’s provincial budget time and in this Special Report, Knowledge Bureau Report covers the highlights of five of them released since the beginning of February. 
 
 
 
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
    51 votes
    94.44%
  • No
    3 votes
    5.56%