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Changes to Paper Filing Disempowering

Last tax season, only 7% of all Canadian tax filers filed on paper. The CRA is pushing for zero. It continues to steer the holdouts to digitized filing by adding lots of obstacles. Most recently, it is removing almost all the schedules from the tax return package it mails. This seems unfair to people who paper file because they can’t afford a computer and internet, distrust the security of online filing and those who are neither tax or computer literate. Here’s what they are up against:

What is the consequence of debt forgiveness?

If you have a commercial debt obligation—a debt on which interest would have been deductible in computing income from a business or property—and that loan is forgiven, you’ll have a tax consequence.

Clarifying Rules on Qualifying Amalgamations

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently released its decision in Envision Credit Union v. Canada, a case concerning an amalgamation of two credit unions in British Columbia.

Reporting Earned Interest

Interest income is common to most investors. It can often accrue on a compounding basis (that is, interest is reinvested rather than paid out to the investor during the term of the contract).

Making the Dream of Working from Home…a Reality

In honour of October being Small Business Month, let's uncover the inspiring benefits of running a home-based business.

Took a Paws? Time to Re-engage!

With the arrival of Fall and year-end preparation about to begin, Knowledge Bureau offers a number of options to hone your skills, fill knowledge gaps, and satisfy your CE/CPD requirements.

Featured Speaker: Larry Frostiak, FCA, CFP, TEP

Knowledge Bureau’s November live event line-up of Corporate Tax & Year-End Planning Bootcamp and our 10th annual Distinguished Advisor Conference are sure to provide valuable and intensive learning and networking experiences. We are pleased to introduce Larry Frostiak as a featured speaker at both events.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

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