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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. 

Understanding Trusts

Over the summer, Knowledge Bureau will be taking an in depth look at the use of trusts in family wealth planning. An introduction to the topic begins the series.

Non-Residents Owning U.S. Real Estate

What exactly do Canadians need to know about owning U.S. real estate?

Charity Scheme Attract New Penalties

For the 2013 and future tax years, CRA will be allowed to collect up to 50% of the taxes they think are owing as a result of your participation in the scheme, even if you decide to file a Notice of Objection.

Practice Management Expert George Hartman Talks Succession Planning at DAC

George Hartman brings his expertise on advisor business succession planning and exit strategies to the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Conference as part of Business Valuation: Succession Plans vs. Exit Strategies.

This Summer Sharpen Your Financial How-To Knowledge

Grab a book or two (or more!) this summer and expand your financial acumen. We have some great recommendations that will be satisfying reads whether you're on a road trip, at the lake, or stay-cationing at home.

Advise Your Clients on Cross Border Tax Impacts

Expand your practice and career with cross border taxation planning knowledge and cater to an affluent, multi-jurisdictional baby boomer demographic. Make Cross Border Taxation part of your summer studies. Try a free trial!
 
 
 
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%