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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

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?
Yes: 30 votes
15.54%
No: 163 votes
84.46%
 

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Deferring Old-Age Security

If you turn 65 before July 1, 2013, can you still opt to delay receipt of Old-Age Security (OAS)?

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Use Tax-Free Zones

Everyone in Canada qualifies for the Basic Personal Amount (BPA). 

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Dealing with goodwill

Goodwill can be “eligible capital property” under the Income Tax Act, explains Greer Jacks in this second of two parts on goodwill.

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Do non-residents have to pay Canadian income taxes?

Yes. The government imposes income taxes on non-residents who earn income in Canada and/or dispose of Canadian property.

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Repurpose Your Income

There are many different definitions of “income” on the tax return.

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