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Fuel Excise Tax on Hold But Inflation is Not

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has thrown global oil prices into turmoil and there is plenty of fallout for consumers. Travelling to Europe this summer? That’s in jeopardy, as jet fuel may run out.  Looking for relief at the pumps instead? The recently announced suspended federal excise tax on gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel and aviation fuel here in Canada will soften the blow, but only temporarily: it will be zero from April 20 to September 7, 2026. Here’s what you need to know:

Structure Your Estate For All Instances Or Courts Will

Is your estate planning up to date so that your final wishes will indeed be carried out?  If not, things may not pan out, as the courts take matters into their own hands.

CRA Security Breaches:  Taxpayers Must Be Able To Rely On Privacy

Canada has a taxation system that is based on self-assessment.  We are required to accurately assess income, deductions and credits, filing our tax returns on time, or face penalties, interest and/or jail in serious instances. 

TD1’s:  2015 Family Take Home Pay Drops

New Income Tax Estimator Can Help Last week CRA issued the 2015 TD1 Personal Tax Credit Return and the corresponding provincial forms. 

A stocking stuffer that adds up!  Win a $100 Knowledge Bureau Gift Certificate

This Week:  It’s a Tax Question:  Win A $100 Gift Certificate Be one of 10 recipients of a  $100 gift certificate towards any Knowledge Bureau online course. Hurry – this is the last chance to win until the new year.  You can only win once - so be the first one to answer this question correctly.  Here’s the question: What is the net income amount at which the Old Age Security received by a senior is completely clawed back for 2014?    

Thumbs Down:  Few Pros Think Families Will Save Tax Cut Dollars

Knowledge Bureau’s November Poll Question attracted close to 200 respondents to the question: Do You Think the New Family Tax Cut Provisions will Help Canadian Families Save and Invest More for the Future? 

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Patricia Bailey

Grow your business with the DFA - Tax Services Specialist™ Designation. Join Knowledge Bureau in congratulating Patricia Bailey in achieving her DFA - Tax Services Specialist™ Designation. Patricia Bailey DFA - Tax Services Specialist™. "My clients are more confident in the work I do for them because of this designation" Patricia is located in Milton, Ontario.  Her company is approximately 3 years old with a growing client base. “Achieving this designation has equipped me with the knowledge needed to grow and succeed.”
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    24 votes
    19.2%
  • No
    101 votes
    80.8%