Record Number of Tax Returns Filed in 2026
It looks like tax season 2026 could be the biggest one we’ve seen in the history of filing in Canada, proving once more that Canadians are extremely tax compliant and that filing a personal tax return is the most important triggers for long term wealth planning in this country. But there is a shortage of qualified people and now is the time to do something about that before tax season 2027.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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March 28 Federal Budget: Will It Erode Wealth or Build It?
Will the March 28, 2023 Federal Budget further erode accumulated wealth with new taxes, alongside the continued inflationary and interest rate pressures which have already had a significant impact on businesses and investors? The answer is likely yes. What to watch for appears below.
UHT: Are Spouses Who Own Rental Properties with Partners Affected?
According to the legislation for Canada’s new Unused Housing Tax (UHT), if you are an excluded owner of a residential property in Canada, you have no obligations or liabilities under the Underused Housing Tax Act. But are spouses who own residential rental properties together excluded owners? The legislation is fuzzy, to say the least and that’s a problem for professional tax preparers.
