November 2025 Poll
Do you believe the November 4 Federal Budget addressed the key financial issues your clients need to see from their Finance Department and the CRA?Should Capital Gains Be Taxed At All?
Rather than tinkering with capital gains inclusion rates or changing which assets qualify for capital gains treatment, should governments reconsider taxing capital gains? Some studies suggest that capital gains are fictitious and any taxes thereon result in an economic burden. Do you agree?
Six Tax Concepts for Newcomers To Canada
Tax filing time is confusing for most Canadians, but for newcomers it can be completely bewildering. If you have the opportunity to help with this most important financial document of the year for many families, including new immigrants, consider broaching the following six concepts as a conversation-starter in your role as financial educator.
Bankruptcy in Retirement
Canadians are living longer, and while health may be one of the issues matured Canadians focus on in their golden years, carrying debt into retirement and the possibility of filing for bankruptcy is becoming more of a concern.
Don’t Miss KBR’s Extensive Federal Budget Coverage Next Week
Knowledge Bureau will be on the ground in Ottawa next week, delivering all the information you need after Finance Minister Bill Morneau unveils the Liberals’ first federal budget since taking office last fall.
Mark Your Calendar
Now that tax season is in full swing, Knowledge Bureau would like to remind you of some key dates to mark in your calendar: Regional DAW Workshops - May 24 to 31, Summer Studies Begin June 15, DAC Nov 6 -9.
Life Purpose
"I am grateful for the blessings of wealth, but it hasn't changed who I am. My feet are still on the ground. I'm just wearing better shoes.”
- Oprah Winfrey
