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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.

Supreme Court of Canada: The Evolution of Strict Liability Regulatory Offences

With insurance and tax regulations becoming increasingly complex, some have been arguing for years that “strict liability offences” should provide a bit of relief for those who have trusted their affairs to professionals when regulations are complex and burdensome.

How Much Can Be Claimed as a Charitable Donation?

The allowable claim for the regular donation credit is calculated as follows, based on your qualified gifts which can include cash, publicly traded securities and mutual funds, life insurance policies, personal use property, capital property, depreciable assets, cultural and ecological gifts.

Need Last Minute CE Credits? Knowledge Bureau Offers 8 Ways to Get Them

Knowledge Bureau now features 8 free trials for its online certificate course line-up, allowing professional advisors the opportunity to earn 2 CE/CPD credits per course trial. The free trials are a great way to preview course selections for you and your team.

Overtime Meals and Allowances Tax-Free Benefit

If an employer provides overtime meals or an allowance as an employment perk, there are three conditions that must all be met to in order to ensure that benefit is not taxable.

Designate Spotlight – Kareen Rekowski, MFA

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to spotlight Kareen Rekowski, a recent MFA designate graduate with honours achievement. Hear her story...

Well-Rounded Learning for Best Tax Season Preparation

Take a blended-learning approach to preparing you and your staff for the upcoming tax season with our Personal Tax Bootcamp. Learn live as our noted experts walk you through a comprehensive update and refresher, then augment that learning with post-session case study work from the T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Advanced course and earn up to 30 CE/CPD credits!
 
 
 
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%