Fall Federal Budget: Will Spending Be Cut?
Canada has historically presented an annual budget since Confederation in 1867, even through periods like World Wars and the Great Depression, but we have recently experienced the longest period without a full federal budget in our history. By the time the next one is brought down, expected in October 2025, it will have been 18 months since the controversial April 2024 budget which introduced the doomed capital gains inclusion rate hikes. What can we expect?DAC: A Strategic Look at The Crossroads of Change in The Financial Services
At a time when governments are more closely monitoring changes in global GDP growth, the effect of protectionism, rising commodity prices, currency fluctuations and sluggish business investment and their effects on the long-term financial well-being of Canadians, the 21st century wealth advisor needs to better understand the strategy behind the tax efficient investment recommendations made to the families he or she works with. That’s the key reason why attendance at DAC is critical to your success.
NEW! Stay onside with CRA with a New Certificate in Advanced Payroll Preparation
The technical side of payroll, if done incorrectly, can cost both the employer and the employee unnecessary and unexpected tax remittances, interest and penalties from the Canada Revenue Agency. You can be the professional to solve these concerns by starting a new certificate course online this week.
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“Good thinkers are always in demand. A person who knows how may always have a job, but the person who knows why will always be his boss.” John C. Maxwell
How Are Auto Expenses Claimed?
The rules for claiming automobile expenses are similar for both employed and self-employed people, and they are also among the most frequently audited. Taxpayers will want to keep proper documentation and make the claims correctly.
Students and their Parents Lose Ground the Term
Despite a CRA new release which tells students they will be saving more on their taxes this term, students and their parents will actually pay more tax in 2017 due to the March, 2016 budget. Here are the details that students, parents and tax preparers need to know about as they spend money on their education in 2017:
