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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

October 2024 Poll

October was small business month! Do you think more Canadians today are interested in starting their own businesses?
Yes: 55 votes
65.48%
No: 29 votes
34.52%
 

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Prescribed Interest Rates Remain the Same – Except for PLOI

The prescribed interest rates for October 1 to December 31, 2015, remain unchanged on overdue taxes and tax overpayments, and for calculations of taxable benefits and shareholder loans. However, the interest rates on PLOI – Pertinent Loans or Indebtedness –have been reduced this quarter.

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Seniors Get a Raise

Service Canada has just announced the fourth quarter rates for Old Age Security.

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Working with Foreign Charities Requires Proper Records

Donor beware: A charity’s charitable status can be revoked if the charity does not maintain the direction and control of its assets when dealing with another foreign charity intermediary. This requirement was underscored in a recent case at the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA).

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Refugee Crisis: Talking Philanthropy with Your Clients

Canadians donated close to $11 billion to charity in 2010 according to Statistics Canada. Becoming more philanthropic and giving more to causes that are important to them, like the current refugee crisis or environmental issues, should be top of mind in year-end tax planning conversations, given the significant tax rewards associated with giving.

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From Transitions to Year-End Planning: Business Growth and Group Rates Featured at Fall DAW

Mark your calendar for the last week of October. Knowledge Bureau’s Fall Distinguished Advisor Workshop (DAW) promises some exciting and educational programming on issues your business clients commonly face. 

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