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CPA Indexation for 2026 Personal Amounts

The Consumer Price Index numbers for September have been released and that number is used to calculate the indexation rate for personal amounts and tax brackets.  Although the federal government has yet to announce the new tax figures, we’ve done the math to estimate the numbers.  It’s important information for year end tax planning purposes, a subject we will also cover in depth on November 5 at the live virtual CE Summit.  Read on to learn more.

New Canadian Tax Reforms Fail to Address Modern Challenges

Just how much is too much tax? For whom? In case you missed it, Canada is in the midst of a contentious tax reform that increasingly advocates the defeated reforms of yester-year.

Victims of Bank Fraud: Who’s on the Hook?

The head of the Royal Bank of Scotland came under fire this month for saying bank fraud victims shouldn’t expect automatic refunds. But the comments made by CEO Ross McEwan, essentially blaming consumers for being careless with their PINs and passwords, are already in line with how some Canadian banks handle consumer fraud claims.

Life Purpose – The Value of Learning

“Anything that you learn becomes your wealth, a wealth that cannot be taken away from you; whether you learn it in a building called school or in the school of life. To learn something new is a timeless pleasure and a valuable treasure.” —C. JoyBell C. 

Innovative Approaches to Economic Uncertainty and Relationship Management

What does Canada’s economic future look like? How can your relationship management and prospecting strategies help you evolve your financial services business to remain at the cusp of innovation as the industry transforms?

Free Info-Session: Effects of Tax Proposals on Private Businesses

The business community continues to voice concerns about the tax reforms proposed on July 18, 2017. These tax proposals target private corporations and their shareholders; specifically, tax rates on certain passive income could rise to 73 per cent, putting small businesses in particular at risk.

Weekly Thought Provoker — Financial Services Threats

Join our online discussion: What are the greatest threats to the future of financial services?
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe SimpleFile, CRA’s newly revamped automated tax system, will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system?

  • Yes
    5 votes
    9.8%
  • No
    46 votes
    90.2%