The Importance of Provincial Budgets: Elbows Up and No Bracket Creep!
Some of the right things are happening in Nova Scotia, from the perspective of improving standards of living in that province. And that’s important news because according to the Fraser Institute, Canadians have suffered the worst five-year decline in their standard of living over the 2020-to-2024 period since the Great Depression. It notes, our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per person decreased by 2.0% (0.4% annually) ; this despite aggregate GDP growth of 1.5% over the period. Further, all ten provinces are experiencing stagnation, which is unique in our history. So what’s the good news in Nova Scotia, at this critical juncture?Tax Tip: Moving Expenses Can Be Lucrative
Did you move during 2022 to take a new job or start a new business or even to go to school? If so you may be eligible to claim a host moving expenses on your tax return. But the time to get your receipts together is now!
Tax Tip: How to Claim Union Dues
Do you pay union dues? Then you will qualify for a tax deduction and possibly a GST/HST rebate. Here’s what you need to know:
Missed Filing Past T1s? 12 Reasons to Do It Now
It pays to file outstanding tax returns as soon as possible and certainly before May 1, this year’s tax filing deadline. Here are 12 reasons why:
Looking for CE credits in 2023? Knowledge Bureau has World Class Financial Education for you
Did you know 2023 is an extremely important Milestone Year for CE/CPD Credits in the financial services industry? Knowledge Bureau designates need 15 CE Credits by June 30 to relicense; IIROC Cycle 9 ends on December 31, 2023 and Insurance Council licensing CE credits are due at various times throughout the year. That’s why Knowledge Bureau is offering 5 new and exciting CE options to meet your professional development needs in 2023:
Asset Management and The Price of Lettuce
The price of lettuce in Canada – up over 35% in a year – is still an eyebrow raiser, despite the easing of the inflation rate in January to 5.9%, according to Statistics Canada. What does that have to do with Asset Management? Simply that 2023 is proving to be a tough financial year and advisors need to up their game to manage the concerns of anxious taxpayers and investors who are tapping into portfolios to pay for inflation and recent interest rate hikes, and coming up soon – their tax bills.
20th Anniversary Contests – Get Involved!
It’s been a fantastic two months here at Knowledge Bureau celebrating the big 2-0...our 20th anniversary! With so much on the horizon this year you will want to get involved!
