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March 2025 Poll
In your view, has CRA improved its services to clients and tax preparers this year?
New MFA-P ™ Graduate in the News: Michael Flux
Michael Flux, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital Ltd. helps high net worth families and foundations reach their long-term financial goals by providing pension-calibre investment solutions. “My aspirational goal in life,” says Mike, “is to leave much good behind.” He has recently enhanced his education to earn the MFA-P™ designation to help him in that quest.
CERB Extension Surprise: 52% Think it Was a Mistake
Last month’s Knowledge Bureau Poll brought a surprising result from tax and financial professionals: 52% thought the extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit was a mistake. The 48% who agreed were more prolific in their comments, however. Here’s what you said:
Death in the Family? Know the Tax Filing Rules in 2020
When someone in the family dies it is important to turn to the tax system to file any required tax returns that may be outstanding and to claim specific tax benefits that can help to pay for end-of-life costs. What are the rules for filing on time in this most unusual tax filing year?
New CEWS Calculator for Periods 5 to 9
As we reported in our last KBR, the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) was extended to include 9 Periods, but this extension brings some mind-numbing complexity with it. Businesses can apply for the subsidy starting on Monday, August 17 for Period 5, which began on July 5 and runs to August 1. CRA has also developed a CEWS calculator and spreadsheet to help make the claim. Here are the highlights of how it works:
Employee Perks: Refresh Your Skills with New Advanced Payroll Course
Payroll is a lot more complicated to calculate when employers offer perks to their employees. But these taxable and tax-free benefits, which can include reimbursement of housing losses and interest-free loans or parking costs, can make it more attractive for employees to sign on and stay. For example, did you know…?
