Elbows Up: The Time for Personal-Corporate Tax Reform is Now
One can’t avoid the messaging of the economic pain to come. Our deteriorating economic relationship with our biggest trading partner will require us to “pivot and prosper” in order to emerge “stronger and more resilient” says our Prime Minister. While exactly how we will do this is still unclear, there is one clear opportunity: for both federal and provincial governments to initiate a significant personal and corporate tax reform in the upcoming fall budget.
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Federal Excise Tax Suspension Extended
With the tariff war with the United States heating up, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 2 that the excise tax suspension will be extended until January 31, 2027. This news provides a measure of relief for the average Canadian family but now is the time to get ready for the inflationary effects of the reinstated tax staring in February – already an expensive month for winter heating costs. Here’s what you need to know:
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CRA Audit Defence: A Full Day of Advanced Training for Today’s Tax Environment
What does effective CRA audit defence look like in practice? On September 23, the CE Summit: Audit Defence Management will tackle that question across a full day of advanced professional development. The agenda moves from identifying high-risk files and emerging areas of CRA scrutiny through audit and reassessment management, documentation and defence strategies, tax technology and a true-to-life case study that puts the day’s learning into practice.
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Prospecting for Growth: Finding New Clients and Building the Right Team
How do advisors grow when prospective clients are increasingly influenced by market headlines, emotional biases and financial uncertainty? At the 2026 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors (DAC), April-Lynn Levitt, BCom., CFP, will explore how behavioural finance can help professionals approach prospecting differently in Prospecting: New Clients, New Team, sponsored by Gold Sponsor The Personal Coach. Register by the September 30 early-bird deadline to join us at the beautiful Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort in Victoria, BC this November!
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End of Summer Tax Wisdom: Catch Up on Tax Filings
How many Canadians are behind in filing their tax returns? It turns out there are millions. According to the National Post, at the end of April 2026 there were an estimated 9 million Canadians, that’s 28%, that still had not filed their tax returns.
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