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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.

Producing an Accurate Payroll is More than Just Numbers

Ensure your payroll is more than just accurate – make sure it is compliant. Knowledge Bureau’s Advanced Payroll course will qualify you as a certified payroll clerk – enabling you to complete a payroll of advanced level of complexity and help you fully understand the consequences of non-compliance.

Make the Right Choice in Building Wealth for Retirement

Investing on a pre-tax, tax deferred basis is powerful. See at a glance how your savings will accumulate over time with the Registered vs Non-Registered Savings Calculator.

DAC 2014: First Glance at Program Highlights

Join us November 9-12 in beautiful Horseshoe Bay, Texas for our 11th annual Distinguished Advisor Conference. It will undoubtedly have you thinking BIG for the future. Receive best rates on pre-registration when you reserve your spot by February 15.

RRSP Tip Time: The Home Buyer’s Plan and New Form T1036

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released a new information package pertaining to the Home Buyer’s Plan and has included the required Form T1036.

Interest Rates Staying Put…But Not the Loonie

Every six weeks the Bank of Canada announces its interest rate policy. Last week, the Bank of Canada maintained the benchmark interest rate at one percent, signaling the continuation of the longest span of inactivity on the issue ever.  

When Is a Fraud a Business? Never, Apparently

Traditionally, if a business venture was a fraud from beginning to end, the courts have held it is not possible for a business to exist and therefore can be no source of income from which expenses could be deducted for tax purposes.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    7 votes
    6.8%
  • No
    96 votes
    93.2%