New Mega Deduction a Good Start, But More Tax Reforms Are Needed

The Federal government has unveiled a Productivity Mega Deduction, which will provide immediate expensing under Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) provisions for a broad range of depreciable property, importantly on a permanent basis, for acquisitions on or after September 15, 2026. Check out the noteworthy exclusions are listed below. This tax reform is a good start, but much more needs to be done, especially for small business owners and average taxpayers to make Canada truly competitive across our tax base.

Should you draw from the CPP early?

Just a few more days until Winn$tock and to join Knowledge Bureau in helping raise $100,000 in support of The Movement Centre of Manitoba.

On February 28, 2014, CRA – recognizing the difficulties of meeting the filing requirements necessary for the completion of form T1135 – Foreign Income Verification Statement required by Canadian Taxpayers – eased the reporting requirements and extended the filing due date to July 31, 2014.

Canada has weathered the global financial crisis well because of its inflation policies, a resilient financial system, and timely fiscal stimulus.

Can directors and officers be held personally responsible for the actions or omissions of their companies? The answer was yes in the case of Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. v 6470360 Canada Inc.

Can the principles of Real Wealth Management™ apply to family units affected by the dark cycles of poverty, or a profound lack of trust in the family?  This is a question I was recently asked and happy to respond: yes.