Knowledge Bureau Poll: Tax Cut Doesn’t Cut It!
The Notice of Ways and Means Motion was released on May 27, but the 1% tax rate cut going into effect on July 1, didn’t cut it with Knowledge Bureau Report readers who responded to our May Poll. A decisive 90% of respondents said “No” when asked: does the new government’s promise to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, (14.5% in 2025) go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? Here were their comments and suggested alternatives based on real life experiences with the after-tax income their struggling clients are left with:Employers’ Treatment of GST/HST on Employees Taxable Benefits
Some employee taxable benefits are subject to GST/HST, while others are not.
New Legislation: The Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2
New legislation from the Department of Finance, The Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 2, received Royal Assent on December 17.
Windfall Court Victory for Taxpayer Reveals Hidden Merits of Informal Procedure
Legge v. The Queen (2014) TCC 360
Improving Economic Potential: A Smart Financial Goal
Happy New Year! What’s your “economic potential” in 2015?
Our Readers Are Awesome
Sometimes a little clarification is in order.
Don’t Miss It: Professional T1 Tax Update January 20 - 23
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