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Downsizing Your CRA Tax Files?

Happy New Year! If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to downsize, or at least sort through all that stuff you don’t need anymore, you may inevitably run across those tax files you’ve been keeping for decades. Just how long do you have to keep them? Do you need permission to destroy them? From whom? Read on to learn more. 

TFSA Penalties: Advisors Can Help

TFSA holders can withdraw any amount they want from their TFSAs at any time, but as close to 55,000 people found out in warning packages from CRA recently, putting the money back can create a 1% per month penalty if it’s done at the wrong time.

Outlook On Banks Turns Negative

On August 8th, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) revised its outlook on Canadian banks to “negative”. Why?

Global Sweet Spots Include Canada

Canada’s economic growth is poised to be in a sweet spot.

Onus of Proof on CRA

The Tax Court of Canada recently allowed an application for an extension to serve a notice of objection to an assessment. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the case was the dismal performance of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Evelyn Jacks: Back to Retirement Planning School

The fall “back to school” time provides a great opportunity enhance knowledge-based careers.

The Delusionary Testator

It is not uncommon for elderly people to form delusionary beliefs about those who should rightfully be named in their will.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

  • Yes
    84 votes
    85.71%
  • No
    14 votes
    14.29%