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March 2025 Poll

In your view, has CRA improved its services to clients and tax preparers this year?
Yes: 1 votes
1.92%
No: 51 votes
98.08%
 

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Dr. Jack Mintz Talks Tax Futures at DAC

How strong are your economic fundamentals relating to critical issues coming down the pike for 2016 and 2017?  Would you like to better understand how the outcome of the US election will affect the global and Canadian economies?

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Mark Your Calendar

Knowledge Bureau would like to remind you of some key dates to mark in your calendar: Regional DAW Workshops - May 24 to 31. Early Registration ends May 15.  Summer Studies Begin July 1 and DAC  Nov 6 -9. Register by June 30.

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Life Purpose

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." Thomas A. Edison

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Tax Tips: The Disability Amount: The Most Lucrative Tax Credit

Do you know what one of the most missed credits on the personal tax return is?  It’s the Disability Tax Amount, a substantial non-refundable tax credit valued at $7899 in the 2015 tax year; 8001 in 2016.  It can be claimed by someone who is markedly restricted in the activities of daily living on a permanent basis, or by their supporting individual.

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Reporting Dividends? Check Out These Tax Tips

Dividends of taxable Canadian corporations enjoy preferred tax rates, but some complexities in reporting can plague unsuspecting filers. Here are some tips for last-minute filers:

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