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?Requirement vs. Choice: It’s the Crux in Claiming Commission Sales Expenses
In order to be eligible for a deduction for sales or travel expenses under subsections 8(1)(f) and (h) of the Income Tax Act, taxpayers must show that they worked on a commission-based income.
Evelyn Jacks: Ostriches Aren’t Smart; Tax Penalties Are Expensive
Well it's that time of the year again. . .tax audit season. The ostrich approach is one way to cope, but not the smartest.
Q and A: Setting Up Business in the U.S.
The U.S. has a number of different business structures available when conducting your affairs in the U.S., whether your business is rental property or operating a viable small business.
Employee Stock Options
An employer may provide its employees the opportunity to purchase shares in the employer’s corporation at some future date, but at a price that is the current market price when the option is granted (the exercise price).
Volunteer Firefighters Can Claim Non-Refundable Credit
Volunteer firefighters can claim an amount of $3,000.
The Smart, Savvy Young Consumer
A perfect graduation gift, The Smart, Savvy Young Consumer by award winning Consumer Reporter Pat Foran will provide smart tips on saving, investing, and preparing for the future.
