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A thorough analysis of today’s financial news—delivered weekly to your inbox or via social media. As part of Knowledge Bureau’s interactive network, the Report covers current issues on the tax and financial services landscape and provides a wide range of professional benefits, including access to peer-to-peer blogs, opinion polls, online lessons, and vital industry information from Canada’s only multi-disciplinary financial educator.
July 2025 Poll
Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?
Come to DAC, Get the Ontario Staycation Credit
Many Ontarians may already be enjoying their summer vacations in their home province, fully mindful of the fact that doing so, they are earning a refundable tax credit. But, did you know that if you make the great decision to come to the DAC Acuity Conference, being held October 16 to 18 in beautiful Niagara Falls, you could also qualify for the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit if you linger before or after for some personal R & R? Details follow:
Summer Break Week & Summer School Enrolment Opportunities
Knowledge Bureau Report will be on a summer vacation next week, but Knowledge Bureau is open for your questions, registrations in courses and student support, as usual. Here’s an opportunity to review your August summer school options and under your belt before the fall, with some new offerings from Knowledge Bureau:
STOP Paying Hidden Investment Fees!
Intended for successful business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals of all types, author Dean Kendall’s “Stop Paying Hidden Investment Fees” will provide a better understanding of the fees you pay, their impact on your goals and your options for pursuing a better course. This book analyzes some common hidden investment fees and it goes on to explain their impact on a customer’s financial return.
New Record: Average Tax Refund Over $2,000
Intaxication is defined as the euphoria taxpayers feel when they get their tax refunds, only to find their euphoria diminish when they realize it’s their very own money CRA has been holding onto. This year, the government kept a new record amount: the average tax refund was $2,071. It’s hard-earned cash Canadians could be using throughout the year to fight inflation or invest. Is there anything you can do about that? Indeed there is, with the help of your Personal Tax Services Specialist.
Audit-Ready Files: When Can a Tax Return be Adjusted?
Looking for extra money to fund rising costs? The tax return is one such source, especially because it is possible to reach back and correct errors and omissions from the prior 10 years to generate a tax refund. However, there are certain limitations when it comes to the deduction for CCA (capital cost allowances) and other permissive deductions. Notably, CRA has not changed its rules on this matter since 1984. In this feature, Part 1, we’ll discuss how to adjust a return. Part 2 will discuss the specific rules concerning CCA.
