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KBR Poll: A Huge Opportunity for Tax Reforms

The Knowledge Bureau News Network was vibrant last month, especially in the Knowledge Bureau Report Poll. Over 98% of readers who answered overwhelmingly were in favor of tax reforms and they had some great comments as well. Take a look:

The Olympians and the Taxman

A big high-five to all the outstanding Canadians who made us proud in Rio! Their Olympic renown can now take many of them on the journey from amateur to professional status.

Pre-Authorized Debit Payments Coming for EFILE

A new tax form has been released this summer, giving clients the ability to authorize CRA to reach into their bank account to pay a balance due. The new Form T1-83 for tax year 2016 was released online in the heart of the summer, on July 22, 2016, and it became available for print on August 3.

Delivery and Execution: The Privilege of Pressure

SOCHI, Russia. “Canada captured a historic fourth Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey Thursday with a 3-2 overtime win over the United States in a thrilling championship final.”

Strategic Partner in the News: Intuit

Knowledge Bureau is proud to announce the continued support of Intuit at the Distinguished Advisor Workshops in 2016/2017.

Life Purpose

"You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you." Maya Angelou

Tuition, Education and Textbook Credits: Use Them before You Lose Them

Hard to believe, but it’s back to school time and parents and students are already busy preparing for fall classes. Thank goodness there is tax relief for the expensive tuition fees and textbooks. But some of them will soon be lost, starting as soon as January 1, 2017. Are you up to speed on the changes?
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Does the new government’s 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? What are alternatives in your view?

  • Yes
    6 votes
    10.34%
  • No
    52 votes
    89.66%