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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?

Gentle Reminder: Knowledge Bureau’s Taking a Summer Break

We hope that you’ve been enjoying the summer while you’ve been working away on your next designation, diploma or certificate. It’s our turn now to take a short break and get out into the sun!

TFSA Investors: You Have to Know the Fine Print

Investors and day traders beware: CRA is looking to collect $75 Million in taxes and penalties due to mistakes investors are making in their TFSAs. What’s at stake is the possible repayment of most of the investment, once penalties and interest are factored in. However, taxpayers may have more rights than may appear at first glance.

Investors Beware: Foreign Exchange Transactions Can Be Taxing

According to the Bank of Canada, the record low for the Canadian dollar against the US dollar, since October 1950, was recorded on the January 21, 2002 — just over 15 years ago — when the loonie was worth just sixty-two cents. But there have been some rebounds lately; and this means for some, there may be a tax consequence.

Is Your Retiring Client Too Successful? Eight Tax Savers Can Help

As Canadians, we’re encouraged —conditioned even — for most of our working lives to save as much as we can for retirement in an RRSP and to take advantage of the resulting tax savings and deferral. It’s a great deal. So, what happens in retirement when your clients’ savings have exceeded expectations and are now taxable?

The “New” Sandwich Generation Need Both Financial and Emotional Support

A demographic shift has been happening since 2000: the Canadian population continues to age and live longer, such that the number of seniors is becoming larger than the number of young people under 20, according to Statistics Canada. Financial advisors need to be concerned about the “new” Sandwich Generation.