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January 2025 Poll

Do you agree with extending the charitable donations giving deadline to February 28, 2025 for the purposes of reducing taxes on the 2024 tax return?
Yes: 69 votes
56.56%
No: 53 votes
43.44%
 

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GAAR Changes:  Will You Meet September 30 Consultation Deadline?

An important discussion is taking place in Canada and tax professionals will not want to miss their chance to weigh in by the September 30 consultation deadline.  Specifically, the federal government wishes to “modernize” the GAAR – General Anti Avoidance Rules - after a series of 24 losses in court.  Here are the issues:

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Three New Government Benefit Programs Start in 2022

The Federal government announced three new refundable benefit programs on September 13, which will put extra money in the pockets of individuals and families. 

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Deadline: Sept 25 – End of Temporary EI Benefits

During the pandemic, the federal government put temporary changes to the Employment Insurance (EI) program in place.  These special programs will end on September 25, 2022.  Employers will want to refresh their memories both on the pandemic response rules, and now, the return to normal for the purposes of informing management and/or payroll departments who may receive questions from departing employees: 

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The TFSA is About to Get Better

There may be one silver lining to all this inflation…the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), arguably the best savings vehicle available to Canadians, is about to get even better.

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Hedge Inflation Erosion With These Tax Tips

There are four important strategies to maximize income with tax efficiency during both inflationary and potential recessionary headwinds.  Consider introducing them to your clients as part of your fall tax filing strategies:

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