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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

April 2025 Poll

Do you believe our tax system needs to be reformed and if so, what would be your first improvement? If not, what do you like about it?
Yes: 54 votes
98.18%
No: 1 votes
1.82%
 

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! Canada’s Most Up-to-Date Personal Income Tax Course

Now available…Canada’s most up-to-date personal income tax course! The newly released Introduction to Personal Income Tax course features new assignments using professional tax software for 2022 tax returns. PLUS, get a complete update to the March 28 Federal Budget. Take advantage of our income tax course until March 31: only $495 (save $400 on tuition)*

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Last Chance: Join the Society of RWM™ at the Meeting of the Minds Today at NOON!

The Knowledge Bureau Network presents the Meeting of the Minds: 360 Degree Triger Tour: Ideal for advisors seeking more connection, collaboration and networking from coast-to-coast. Register now – the event takes place TODAY at NOON CST!

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New CE Savvy™- PD Collection: Asset Management

Knowledge Bureau is excited to introduce its latest CE Savvy ™ Collection of Micro Courses. Check out our collection entitled Asset Management, which provides you a new opportunity to earn 5 CE Credits with Knowledge Bureau and several 3rd party accreditors such as FPCanada, IAFE, ICM, AIC and MFDA.

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March 28 Federal Budget: Will It Erode Wealth or Build It?

Will the March 28, 2023 Federal Budget further erode accumulated wealth with new taxes, alongside the continued inflationary and interest rate pressures which have already had a significant impact on businesses and investors? The answer is likely yes. What to watch for appears below.

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UHT: Are Spouses Who Own Rental Properties with Partners Affected?

According to the legislation for Canada’s new Unused Housing Tax (UHT), if you are an excluded owner of a residential property in Canada, you have no obligations or liabilities under the Underused Housing Tax Act.  But are spouses who own residential rental properties together excluded owners?  The legislation is fuzzy, to say the least and that’s a problem for professional tax preparers.

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