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December 2024 Poll
Should the $250 Working Canadian Rebate be passed into law to provide tax relief to individuals with working net income under $150,000, who also contribute to the CPP?
Retirement Income Planning: The Secret Ingredient
A new credential is available through Knowledge Bureau and it’s important because it will engage Millennials, GenX and Boomer co-horts in planning around their financial nemesis: taxes. The thoughtful role of the DMA™ Retirement Income Services Specialist is critical in achieving required after-tax outcomes that can skillful lead to greater financial peace of mind of retirees, and those saving for retirement. Plus, a comprehensive online program orientation is available to check out the curriculum risk-free!
Beware the Tax Traps: June 15, June 21, June 25, and June 30/July 2
And you thought tax season was over! Three significant tax milestones loom in June and they require immediate attention now that the April 16 budget has increased the capital gains inclusion rate from 50% to 66 2/3% - a move potentially affecting up to 3 million taxpayers over the course of this decade. It’s historic, because, not since 1988 – 36 years ago- has the capital gains inclusion rate changed. This is a time for tax and financial advisors to shine, despite the fact that they are forced to advise with a blindfold: the April 30 Notice of Ways and Means motion did not introduce the legislation for the massive changes to come. Here’s what you need to consider:
Buying a Car in 2024: Will it be Deductible?
It’s springtime and for some that may mean a new car! One of the most common deductions for self-employed individuals, certain employees who negotiate contracts on behalf of their employers, and employed commission salespeople, is the deduction for Auto Expenses. They are also amongst the most frequently audited. There have been some changes to the rules for claiming these expenses in 2024. Some details follow.
Poll: Complexity Adds to Trust, Capital Gains Tax Uncertainty
Canada’s tax system has been undergoing significant reforms. The complexity and uncertainty caused by hurried tax law and a lack of readiness at CRA, have resulted in two last minute cancellations, most recently to filing T3 returns for bare trusts - so far, only for the 2023 tax year. Problem is, CRA, can still make a direct request for these filings. KBR subscribers had mixed reviews about this, discussed below. By April 16, taxpayers faced further complexity on their sound financial plans: the proposed capital gains inclusion rate increase. Are these taxes on capital gains the wrong move at this time? Consider the research and join us May 22 for a vibrant national discussion on what to do about it.
Provincial Tax Round Up 2024
With all the news around the release of the April 16 federal budget in the busiest weeks of tax season, you may have missed what’s happened in provincial taxes for 2024. Here’s a provincial tax round up to help you make sense of client queries you might get about relocations in 2024 as relates to personal tax changes. Which is the best province to move to, from a tax filing point of view? Personal tax budget highlights include:
