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Immediate Expensing Rules: Good Tax Policy?

Over the course of the last two federal budgets (April 16, 2024 and November 4, 2025), the rules for claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) have been uncertain. The proposal to extend immediate expensing rules for certain acquired assets were paused for over a year and then re-introduced in a series of four complex measures which together with new rules for Scientific Research and Experimental Development have become known as the “Productivity Super-Deduction”.  A backdrop appears below. The key question: will this complexity be effective as an economic stimulator?   

FIRPTA and Capital Gains on the Sale of U.S. Real Estate

More and more Canadians are purchasing U.S. real estate for personal and/or rental use so this is a very important topic to understand before the purchase is made.

What is the Maximum Claim for the Disability Amount?

The maximum federal claim for 2014 is $7,766 per adult dependant.

Tax Expert Cheryl Norton Strategizes With the $800,000 Capital Gains Deduction at DAC

Cheryl Norton brings her expertise on tax-efficient business exits to the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Conference as part of Tax Planning for the BIG Exit: Thinking Big With the $800,000 Capital Gains Deduction.

Bull or No Bull: Can You Tell?

In Managing the Bull, sophisticated (and common sense) insider financial strategies and processes are made easy to understand in a compelling and fun approach.

Become More Astute In Payroll Compliance

Can you manage the entire payroll cycle? Can you increase the after-tax results for employees? Find out how with the newly updated Advanced Payroll course.

Build Your Business. Train Your Staff. Attract New Customers.

Want to open your own tax preparation or bookkeeping business? Need to train your staff? Become a Distinguished Financial Advisor – receive 50% off your first designation course!
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    35 votes
    31.53%
  • No
    76 votes
    68.47%