May 2025 Poll

Does the Liberal promise expected soon to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%,  go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs?

Knowledge Bureau’s April poll asked tax professionals whether they think it’s fair that EI contribution amounts will go up for both taxpayers and businesses to fund the Canada Training Benefit proposed in Budget 2019. It’s a topic that proved to be controversial, but you’ll have to read on to learn whether the majority were for or against this EI enhancement.

With the April 30 deadline for individuals now a thing of the past, it’s time to focus on getting those proprietorship returns filed! The deadline to avoid late filing penalties is Monday, June 17 this year, but it’s a good idea to get those returns in sooner.  Here’s why:

We’re excited to announce that Knowledge Bureau’s website has a new look and feel. It’s designed to help you better discover your educational pathway as an individual student, or as a business looking for corporate solutions. Here’s an outline of what’s new and what’s changed. Visit today and check it out!

Join us on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. for the inaugural event in the Vantage Breakfast Series taking place in Toronto, Ontario. Hear four outstanding speakers and earn CE Credits, too . Here’s why IIAC and Knowledge Bureau have collaborated to bring this series to you:

The financial influence of women in the Canadian economy is on the rise and professional tax and financial advisors need to pay attention to better understand how to best help, in the massive accumulation of wealth taking place, according to a March 2019 report by CIBC Capital Markets *.

This week’s Knowledge Bureau Report is dedicated to those often-missed and often-audited discretionary deductions and credits that both professionals and taxpayers will want to ensure they’re maximizing on to improve the size of tax refunds and/or reduce family tax bills.