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New: Personal Support Workers Tax Credit Coming Soon

Personal support workers will receive billions in increased wages from federal/provincial governments in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador and the Northwest Territories.  Those workers in other provinces will now get a raise too, but they will have to wait until filing their 2026 returns in the spring of 2027 to cash in, according to an October 27 pre-budget announcement.  Here are the details:

Improve your Preservation Practices

Barb Reimer from Calgary, Alberta recently completed Elements of Real Wealth Management and she believes the course will improve her preservation practices.

The Power of the TFSA

As the calendar year changed on January 1, so did the Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution room available to all adult residents of Canada. 

It’s Cheaper to Drive in Alberta!

CRA recently published the prescribed allowable mileage rates for simplified travel deductions and determined that it was cheaper to drive in Alberta in 2014 than the previous year. 

TD1: Important for New Employees

2015 TD1, Personal Tax Credit Return and T1213, Request to Reduce Tax Deductions at Source for Year(s) ___

Don’t Miss It: Professional T1 Tax Update January 20 - 23

Secure your spot at the Knowledge Bureau’s Comprehensive Day Long Tax Update!  

DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The Westin Resort and Spa has just been announced as the venue for Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) 2015!
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe SimpleFile, CRA’s newly revamped automated tax system, will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system?

  • Yes
    5 votes
    8.06%
  • No
    57 votes
    91.94%