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New Mega Deduction a Good Start, But More Tax Reforms Are Needed

The Federal government has unveiled a Productivity Mega Deduction, which will provide immediate expensing under Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) provisions for a broad range of depreciable property, importantly on a permanent basis, for acquisitions on or after September 15, 2026. Check out the noteworthy exclusions are listed below. This tax reform is a good start, but much more needs to be done, especially for small business owners and average taxpayers to make Canada truly competitive across our tax base.

DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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

Getting Tax Season Right: Plan to Start Early

Tax preparation season is about to begin and getting it right means a lot more than filing an accurate tax return. 

Knowledge Bureau Publications Recommended

David Russell, MBA,CFP, CIM, FCSI posted the following to the LinkedIn page of Evelyn Jacks, founder and president of Knowledge Bureau.

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. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view is a comprehensive personal and corporate tax reform necessary to make Canada's economy stronger in response to trade wars?

  • Yes
    53 votes
    98.15%
  • No
    1 votes
    1.85%