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New: Personal Support Workers Tax Credit Coming Soon

Personal support workers will receive billions in increased wages from federal/provincial governments in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador and the Northwest Territories.  Those workers in other provinces will now get a raise too, but they will have to wait until filing their 2026 returns in the spring of 2027 to cash in, according to an October 27 pre-budget announcement.  Here are the details:

Evelyn Jacks: Rich-Poor Gap? Blame Educated Women

Income inequality is a noted problem in society, and one covered in this blog recently. But it’s one that is complex and requires a closer analysis.

U.S. Inheritances – Taxable or Not?

When is the inheritance from your U.S. based parents taxable and in which country?

When Are You Considered to Be In the Business of Buying and Selling Real Estate?

Lots of people like to dabble in real estate when markets are hot. The issue for tax filing purposes is whether you held the property for personal use, as a passive investment or whether you are in fact in the business of buying and selling real estate.

Capital Losses Not Worthless

Capital losses are important. They can offset capital gains of the year, the prior three years or any future year.

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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe SimpleFile, CRA’s newly revamped automated tax system, will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system?

  • Yes
    5 votes
    8.47%
  • No
    54 votes
    91.53%