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Special Report March 22 Federal Budget

Be sure to stay tuned to Knowledge Bureau Report for all the details of the next federal budget – March 22, 2016.

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News in Farm Taxes: Livestock Tax Deferral Regions

Each year, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada publishes a list of prescribed regions that have experienced either drought conditions or excess moisture. Farmers in these regions qualify to defer reporting the proceeds from the sale of a portion of their breeding herd if they meet certain conditions.

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New Legislative Proposals: Charitable Donation Tax Credits for Trusts

Finance Canada recently released proposals to amend certain sections of the Income Tax Act (the Act) pertaining to the tax treatment of certain trusts, which only came into force on January 1, 2016. To the relief of many tax and legal practitioners, the proposals remedy some undesirable aspects of the amendments,  especially as it relates to charitable giving.

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Your Notice of Assessment: Don’t Misplace It

One document you must remember to keep track of after filing your tax return is your Notice of Assessment or Reassessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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RRSPs:  Pay Attention to Leap Year & Earn Lucrative Refundable Tax Credits

Many people don’t understand one of the most fundamental reasons to file a tax return: claim lucrative refundable tax credits.  It’s especially important for families that qualify for the Canada  Child Tax Benefit, which is expected to be enhanced this July.

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