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:

Join Knowledge Bureau in congratulating Sharon Timson in achieving her DFA – Tax Services Specialist™ Designation.

With a target date of April 2016, CRA is moving closer to the elimination of cheques and manual payments and towards full electronic banking for businesses.

 

Have you noticed EverGreen Explanatory Notes have been updated?

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It seems to sneak up on us every year:  the Christmas Holiday season.  Regardless of how you celebrate, it is a time to reflect, count your blessings, give,  and re-evaluate how you will use your precious resources of time and money in the new year.