Truckers Beware: CRA Audits Coming

Effective December 4, 2025, the CRA has officially lifted the moratorium it has extended in the transportation industry and intends on levying penalties for failure to report fees paid for services for the 2025 tax year and subsequent tax years.  Here’s what you need to know:

Last week we discussed reasons why an increased TFSA contribution limit is very helpful in building wealth for seniors. But the TFSA is an even more powerful tool for millennials, who should maximize their contribution room to build a tax-free retirement surplus that is potentially increased by the longer compounding time afforded to the young.

We’re in the midst of one of the biggest platform shifts in a generation and our data shows that there is a new 24 hour expectation of service that comes with it, says Rachelle Amyotte, Intuit Canada’s Accountant Business Development Leader, who will be a keynote speaker at the Distinguished Advisor Workshops.

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce another five certificate courses will be published by the end of October to cap an ambitious year of renewal in the content management division.

Especially in a low interest rate environment where it is difficult to beat inflation and tax erosion without incurring market risk volatility, any rollback of the TFSA contribution limit to $5500 from the current $10,000 would affect seniors, as well as young adults trying to save for their futures, too.

As of today millions of taxpayers’ financial information will be shared between US and Canada under FACTA.  Financial advisors, institutions and account holders all face increased reporting and due diligence requirements and, as a result, advisors are reminded to review their clients’ citizenship status to ensure that proper records are in fact available to the reporting financial institution.

In its submission to the Expert Committee, Ontario Ministry of Finance on Financial Advisory and Financial Planning Policy Alternatives, Knowledge Bureau was pleased to provide recommendations on the merits of more tailored regulation to those engaged in financial planning and the giving of financial advice, specifically in the area of continuing professional development.