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New Consultations: Modernizing Tax Rules for Charities

As the last remnants of a scrumptious Thanksgiving weekend subside, it is appropriate to take a look at the health and issues surrounding the charitable sector in Canada.  Serendipitously, the federal government is seeking your views on how the tax rules for registered charities and the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) administration of these rules could be modernized.  A new consultation was launched on October 8 and here’s what the government wants to know, by December 3, 2026:

Separation and Divorce Have Tax Consequences

Mid life crisis?  According to Statistics Canada, there are about 71,000 divorces in Canada each year. In fact, over 40% of marriages will end up in divorce, and it can be very expensive - before and after tax!

Working with Older Clients? You’ll Want to Understand the Use of Trusts

Recent tax changes require forethought in planning for high-income earners, and in the preparation of final returns for deceased single taxpayers.

Procrastinators with Proprietorships: Tax Filing Deadline Looms!

Boomers and Millennials beware:  if you are a new sole proprietor a tax deadline looms this week. 

Life Purpose

Inspiration is not the exclusive privilege of poets or artists generally.

Interest Rate Hike and Issue for Small Business

Debt is the number-one financial issue in Canada today, and things are about to get more urgent for mortgage holders and business owners who have significant debt. 

Make Hay While the Sun Shines! Time for Summer School

Time to sign up for summer school with an early registration incentive at Knowledge Bureau. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view, should Canadians be able to write off more of their out-of-pocket medical expense costs? What amount would be appropriate?

  • Yes
    51 votes
    94.44%
  • No
    3 votes
    5.56%