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Fall Federal Budget: Will Spending Be Cut?

Canada has historically presented an annual budget since Confederation in 1867, even through periods like World Wars and the Great Depression, but we have recently experienced the longest period without a full federal budget in our history. By the time the next one is brought down, expected in October 2025, it will have been 18 months since the controversial April 2024 budget which introduced the doomed capital gains inclusion rate hikes. What can we expect?

DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Have you reserved your spot at the 2015 Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) yet?

No Time To Waste: TFSA, RRSP or Both?

It’s February – no time to waste. 

Knowlege Bureau Designate Highlight: Rick Green

Rick Green from Calgary, AB has nothing but praise for Knowledge Bureau’s Elements of Real Wealth Management course.

Foreign Income Verification Statement – Form T1135 Version 5

On October 29, 2014, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), together with the G20 Nations approved and implemented an international standard for the “automatic exchange of information agreement.” 

Family Tax Cut – Who Will Get $2,000?

There's a lot of hype out there about the Family Tax Cut and some families have the impression that they are entitled to a $2,000 windfall this tax season.  In reality, most families will qualify for little or nothing from the Family Tax Cut.

Tax Credits for Seniors

The Income Tax Act provides preferential treatment for seniors, especially those with moderate income.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    26.92%
  • No
    19 votes
    73.08%