Immediate Expensing Rules: Good Tax Policy?
Over the course of the last two federal budgets (April 16, 2024 and November 4, 2025), the rules for claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) have been uncertain. The proposal to extend immediate expensing rules for certain acquired assets were paused for over a year and then re-introduced in a series of four complex measures which together with new rules for Scientific Research and Experimental Development have become known as the “Productivity Super-Deduction”. A backdrop appears below. The key question: will this complexity be effective as an economic stimulator?Still Time to Register for Calgary, Toronto Fall DAW
There is still time to register for the Fall Distinguished Advisor Workshop (DAW) October 29 in Calgary and November 2 in Toronto. Be the first in your professional community to interpret the changes anticipated under the new Liberal government and reference the 2016 indexation in true-to-life scenarios.
After The Election: How to Plan For Tax Changes
The new Liberal government outlined several significant tax changes in their election platform. If they make good on those election promises in tax year 2016 and beyond, millions of Canadians will be affected financially; some will be winners and some will be losers.
Evelyn Jacks’ Top Three Year-End Tax Filing Tips
The family’s tax returns are a great place to look for year-end planning opportunities that will create new money for that Christmas vacation or will help to pay off those credit cards come January. But the time to focus on this process is before the snow flies.
Jeffrey Simpson Presents Post-Election Perspective at DAC
Must-Hear Post-Election Insights from a Premier Globe and Mail Commentator
Year End Planning: The Election Has Changed Everything
Year end tax planning will need to be rethought in light of the dramatic change of government in Canada. The most significant questions surround the implications for both winners and losers.
After the Election: Accounting for Business Growth and Transitions
The role of accounting can go well beyond just tracking the numbers; providing advice to clients who are business owners will support their decision making and help them to generate real value. That’s why advanced planning for growth and transition is the focus of a new certificate course published by Knowledge Bureau this month.
