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Pre-Budget Consultations Now Underway!

Pre-budget consultations are now underway for this fall’s Federal Budget and Canadians are invited to share their views with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne through an online survey. Over the next several weeks, the Finance Minister and his team will meet with various stakeholder groups and review public submissions before finalizing the budget.

The Folly of Feeble Tax Appeals

A recent decision of the Tax Court of Canada serves as a caution to taxpayers who appeal their reassessments on feeble or fabricated grounds: parties who do so may face costly consequences.

Evelyn Jacks: Illness is Expensive; Tax Savings Can Help

One of the most common yet most missed provisions on the personal tax return is medical expenses, and in an aging demographic, they are more prevalent. 

Relationship Breakdown: Claiming Non-Refundable Tax Credits

After a relationship breakdown, there are some general rules on who claims in sole or joint custody cases.

Rental Property: Capital Cost Allowance and Multiple Owners

Are you considering jointly owning property to rent with one or more other people? Before doing so, it’s important to consider the structure of your ownership agreement.

Author Bill Bishop Brings “Big Idea Thinking” To DAC

Bill Bishop brings his unique insight on sales strategies to the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Conference as part of The Next BIG Idea: How To Sell A Lobster.

Become a Distinguished Financial Advisor Specializing in Tax and Bookkeeping Services

Featuring course development and direction by Canada’s most trusted tax and financial educator, Evelyn Jacks and a team of outstanding tax professionals with decades of experience in teaching tens of thousands of tax professionals.  
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Is the new Canada Groceries and Essential Benefit the right solution to help Canadians with inflation?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    7.07%
  • No
    92 votes
    92.93%