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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.

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Expertly Handle Cross Border Taxation Issues for Your Clients This Tax Season

Be prepared to discuss cross border taxation with a comprehensive general knowledge, as well as recognize and advise on how certain actions on both sides of the border affect a person’s tax situation. Enrol in Cross Border Taxation by December 4 and save $200 on tax deductible tuition fees.

Maximize Charitable Donation Opportunities Before Year End

Use Knowledge Bureau’s Donations Savings Calculator to help determine the tax savings and after-tax cost of charitable donations. Try a free demo!

Tax Brackets and Personal Amounts Will Increase in 2014

Increases to tax bracket thresholds, amounts relating to non-refundable credits, and most other amounts will take effect on January 1, 2014 based on an indexation increase of 0.9%, CRA has announced.

Bitcoins: CRA’s Take

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released an article titled “What You Should Know About Digital Currency”.

Tax Treaty Between Hong Kong and Canada Ratified

The income tax treaty that was first signed on November 11, 2012 between Hong Kong and Canada (the Treaty) was officially ratified and declared in force as of October 29, 2013.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    7 votes
    6.73%
  • No
    97 votes
    93.27%