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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:

Part 2: The Art & Science of Retirement Planning

Doug Nelson is author of the newly released Master Your Retirement and discusses the "laws" of retirement planning.

Should I apply for a U.S. green card rather than renew my temporary work visa?

When a non-resident, non-U.S. citizen individual goes to the U.S. to work and live temporarily, after their term is almost up and they are contemplating staying in the U.S., many wonder if they should be applying for a U.S. green card rather than renewing their temporary work visa; however, most of the time they don't realize what it means to apply for and obtain a U.S. green card.

Using Marginal Tax Rate in Measuring Tax-Efficiency

Your marginal tax rate is linked to your tax bracket and analyzes how much you’ll pay on the next dollar you earn from various income sources. This is an important concept too—not all income sources are taxed alike.

Audit Defence is About More Than Just Taxes

Join us at the one-day Audit Defence Bootcamp to not only better understand your obligations to CRA and regulators, but how to excel as an educator and advocate for clients undergoing life changes such as dealing with incapacity, estate freezes, or family trusts. Register before May 15 to guarantee your seat at this popular event.

Upgrade Your Skills to Earn More Next Tax Season

Now is the perfect time to look ahead and plan the training needs for you and your team for next tax season. The DFA-Tax Services Specialist™ Designation is a well-rounded program for those who wish to specialize in T1 tax preparation and planning. Enrol by June 15 and attend DAW as our guest.

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Learn how to cultivate that distinctive quality you can use to create new opportunities to stride forward with confidence. Purchase your copy of Empower Your Presence today – a perfect graduation gift!
 
 
 
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%