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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.

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Canada’s Most Comprehensive Personal Income Tax Update

Join Canada's most prolific tax author, Evelyn Jacks, and Knowledge Bureau's special guest instructors at the full-day, comprehensive Personal Tax Bootcamp. Approach the busy 2014 tax season with the best tax mindset – enrol you and your team by January 10.

2013 Income Tax Forms in EverGreen Explanatory Notes

December 15 was the official print date of the 2013 income tax forms (as contained in General Income Tax and Benefit Package for 2013) and as of that date these forms have been available in EverGreen Explanatory Notes and can be viewed, downloaded, and printed by all current self-study students as well as to EverGreen subscribers. These forms will not be available for download from the CRA website until January 3, 2014.

Bank of Canada: Poloz Determined to Keep Interest Rates Low

The Governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz, told a business audience at the Canadian Club in Montreal on December 12 that it is imperative to keep interest rates at their current historical low in order to stave off the threat of deflation.

No Evidence of Fraudulent Actions from CRA Employees in Regards to Rebate Issued to Mob Boss

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) stated that there is no evidence that the $381,000 rebate cheque issued to mob boss Nicolo Rizzuto in 2007 while in prison was due to fraud, collusion or corruption by its employees.

Evelyn Jacks: Wishing You the Very Best of the Holidays

It has been a pleasure to serve the close to 22,000 subscribers to Knowledge Bureau Report this year and to feature up-to-the minute commentary on tax and economic affairs from our stable of contributors including our researchers, course writers, in-class instructors, guest writers, editors and technical distributors of the information. They have each done a phenomenal job.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view is a comprehensive personal and corporate tax reform necessary to make Canada's economy stronger in response to trade wars?

  • Yes
    54 votes
    96.43%
  • No
    2 votes
    3.57%