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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.

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.
 
 
 
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%