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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:

Poyser Discusses Reportable Transactions, Family Dissention and Family Asset Transitions

John Poyser will challenge professional advisors to open their dissenting issues – with CRA, within family wealth discussions, and when preparing the transition of cottage and business assets to the next generation in a compelling program of tips and traps all tax and wealth advisors need to be aware of.

Rowell Teaches T1135 and Other Audit-Prone Tax Issues

Tax audit season has begun and you need to be prepared to represent your clients with competence, confidence and a winning attitude by knowing what will be audited, what can be defended, and how to astutely position your advocacy for your client’s best after-tax position.

What is the Age Amount?

The Age Amount is a non-refundable tax credit found on Line 301 of Schedule 1 of the federal tax return (provincial amounts may vary).

Part 3:  The Art & Science of Retirement Planning

Doug Nelson, author of Master Your Retirement, looks deeper into the questions you should ask yourself when considering each of the seven retirement plan components.

Going to School or Working Temporarily in the U.S.?

If you plan to attend school or work temporarily in the U.S., you may technically be deemed a U.S. resident for tax purposes.

Knowledge Counts: Upgrade Your Skills Today

Now’s the time to prepare for next tax season by upgrading the skills of you and your team. Start the DFA-Tax Services Specialist™ Designation program for the “a-ha” moments and finish it for the opportunity to connect and differentiate. Enrol by June 15 and attend DAW as our guest.
 
 
 
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%