Changes to Paper Filing Disempowering

Last tax season, only 7% of all Canadian tax filers filed on paper. The CRA is pushing for zero. It continues to steer the holdouts to digitized filing by adding lots of obstacles. Most recently, it is removing almost all the schedules from the tax return package it mails. This seems unfair to people who paper file because they can’t afford a computer and internet, distrust the security of online filing and those who are neither tax or computer literate. Here’s what they are up against:

Available Tomorrow!  The Special Report on the 2025 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors (DAC) captures the key learning, insights, and highlights from the 2025 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors in Puerto Vallarta. The reviews from delegates, like Jane’s below,  were amazing and so were the pictures, the gorgeous vistas and above all, the “A” game the outstanding speakers brought to their current and relevant topics!

It costs a lot more to go to work these days.  Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

A portion of fuel charge proceeds from the price on pollution was promised to eligible small and medium-sized businesses via the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses (CCRSB).  Now, the final payments for the 2024-2025 year will be coming before the end of 2025, in designated provinces. That announcement was made on November 14. Here’s what to expect:

Family businesses are at the heart of Canada’s economy, yet most won’t survive beyond the first or second generation: 70% of wealthy clients will lose their wealth in the first generation that inherits. Worse by the third generation, 90% of it will be gone.  When they fail, the impact extends far beyond the owners—employees, communities, and local economies all feel the loss. That’s why now is an ideal time to build your expertise in this area.  The good news:  you can learn more and earn CE Credentials with our limited-time 50% off Black Friday offer on the Advising Family Business course.

What’s new in year end tax planning? Getting back to basics when it comes to providing for disabled family members, specifically the use of a lucrative program, the Registered Disability Savings Plan, which has had poor pick-up since its inception in 2008. And that’s too bad, because the accompanying grants and bonds available from the federal government could make a huge difference, especially in estate planning with parents worried about leaving a vulnerable adjust. Here is what you need to know:  

The Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors is just days away, and we are once again thrilled to recognize Mandeep Singh Duggal – CEO of Pro Tax Block, and dedicated community builder - as our Title Sponsor. His story is not only remarkable, but emblematic of the resilience, grit, and entrepreneurial spirit that define so many of Canada’s most impactful entrepreneurs.