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July 2024 Poll
Starting in July, CRA will provide legal warnings to recover more than $9 billion of overpaid pandemic recovery benefits like CERB. Do you think that is fair?
Capital Gains Exemption on Small Business Shares Increases
Indexation has increased the capital gains exemption available on the sale of qualified small business shares in 2017 by an additional $11,540, to $835,716. The capital gains exemption on the sale of qualified farm or fishing property remains at $1,000,000.
Moving Soon? Keep Receipts for a Lucrative Deduction
If December is moving month for you, three pieces of advice: tax a deep breath, treat yourself to some extra eggnog, and keep those moving expense receipts handy. They will be worth a lot of money when you file your tax return.
November’s Poll: Beware of Increased CRA Scrutiny on Sale of Principal Residences
Knowledge Bureau’s November poll was a no-doubter. An overwhelming majority of 87% answered yes to the question: “Do you agree that the new reporting changes for 2016 will result in significant audit activity on the disposition of principal residences?”
Get Ready for Tax Season as a DFA- Tax Services Specialist™
There is a growing demand for qualified tax specialists in the financial services sector. Knowledge Bureau’s DFA- Tax Services Specialist program™ will allow you to tap into this profitable career path and build your own professional practice. All it takes is six in-depth courses (180 hours) to earn your DFA-Tax Services Specialist™ designation, and you can get started immediately.
The January Advanced Personal Tax Update Workshop is Coming Soon across Canada
Knowledge Bureau’s Annual Personal Tax Bootcamp is coming soon: in six cities across Canada: January 17-25, 2017. Registrants are urged to reserve their spots early as seating is limited, and to take advantage of early-bird tuition reductions until January 10.
