Immediate Expensing Rules: Good Tax Policy?
Over the course of the last two federal budgets (April 16, 2024 and November 4, 2025), the rules for claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) have been uncertain. The proposal to extend immediate expensing rules for certain acquired assets were paused for over a year and then re-introduced in a series of four complex measures which together with new rules for Scientific Research and Experimental Development have become known as the “Productivity Super-Deduction”. A backdrop appears below. The key question: will this complexity be effective as an economic stimulator?Tax Tip: Avoid Clawback of Your EI Benefits
Are you a high-income earner—perhaps an executive, or seasonal construction or oil rig worker—who may suffer a loss of employment? For the 2017 tax year, the base amount for EI repayment is $64,125. The amount is indexed year over year and if you get caught with income over this, you’ll likely be unpleasantly surprised when you file your 2017 return . Here’s why:
A Sigh of Relief Regarding Passive Investment Income: But No Grandfathering
Two new measures were introduced in the February 27, 2018 budget that curtail the advantages of investing inside a private corporation, starting in 2019. All was met with a collective sigh of relief, considering the flawed fall proposals. However, there is still a twist - no grandfathering provisions for private corporations under two new proposals:
Debt Management Series: Home Buyers Plan
Do you have clients looking to buy their first home? Ensure they’re familiar with the ins and outs of the Home Buyers Plan to help them fund their purchase.
Knowledge Bureau proud to Support Children’s Charities at Winn$tock
Over $1Million will have been raised this week at the 14th Annual Winn$tock Battle of the Bands in support of children’s charities in Winnipeg.
Budget Updates 2018: Don’t Miss the Spring CE Summit Agenda
Knowledge Bureau has unveiled the comprehensive agenda for the Spring 2018 CE Summit workshops. There are three key reasons to make the time for fast-paced, interactive national event.
New Essential Tax Facts: Includes February 27, 2018 Budget Proposals
Knowledge Bureau’s Evelyn Jacks’ new book Essential Tax Facts How to Make the Right Tax Moves and Be Audit-Proof, Too has incorporated the latest Federal Budget to help professional advisors and their clients in their relationship with CRA. Featuring Audit-Buster Checklist and, this book can help you position yourself for greater success, post-tax filing season.
