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This Month’s Poll

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new  Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

Mark Your Calendar: October/November CE Events

Fall is the perfect time to focus on professional development. Take advantage of a number of upcoming live events and earn valuable CE credits with Knowledge Bureau.

$10,000 TFSA Room Possible

Family income splitting and increased TFSA contribution room to $10,000 are on the horizon for Canadian families, said the Prime Minister last week, as Canada heads towards a small budgetary shortfall in the 2014-2015 fiscal year, as reported on October 6.

Business to Save $500 Million with New Credit

Good news for business! Starting January 1, 2015, the new Small Business Job Credit will replace the Hiring Credit for Small Business that was lost to small businesses in 2014 and only available from 2011 to 2013.

EI Maximum Insurable Earnings Increase for 2015

The maximum insurable earnings for 2015 will increase from $48,600 to $49,500.

Proposed EI Premium Rates for 2017 and Subsequent Years

Starting in 2017 the annual EI premium rate will set at a seven year break-even rate.

Ontario Farmers: Donate Food, Get Tax Credit

Year end tax planning has a new bright spot for Ontario farmers, but its real dollar benefit will depend on whether or not the farming enterprise is incorporated.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

  • Yes
    14 votes
    41.18%
  • No
    20 votes
    58.82%