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Immediate Expensing Rules: Good Tax Policy?

Over the course of the last two federal budgets (April 16, 2024 and November 4, 2025), the rules for claiming Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) have been uncertain. The proposal to extend immediate expensing rules for certain acquired assets were paused for over a year and then re-introduced in a series of four complex measures which together with new rules for Scientific Research and Experimental Development have become known as the “Productivity Super-Deduction”.  A backdrop appears below. The key question: will this complexity be effective as an economic stimulator?   

Tax Bootcamp Trio: Get In Tip-Top Shape In Time for Tax Season

With tax season once again on the horizon, now is the time to start toning your tax muscles. Get started with our Corporate Tax Bootcamp this November – register by September 30 for best fees. Earn 6.5 CE/CPD credits, everything is included.

What I Have Learned So Far and How It Can Help You

If experience is the best teacher, here is your seat at the front of the classroom. Be inspired by 50 outstanding Canadians as they tell their stories and the life lessons they learned as they overcame obstacles. A must-have guide for young leaders, parents, business executives and bright stars everywhere.

Enable Your Business Clients to Make Better Management Decisions

Keeping proper books using a double entry system is one thing, but the real value comes from using the information to enable a business to meet its financial goals and make better management decisions. Enrol in Managerial Accounting by September 18 and save $200 on tuition rates.

Do You Have Enough Retirement Savings?

This is the burning question for many baby boomers contemplating retirement. After many years of saving for retirement is it safe to retire?

CRA: Reportable Transactions Add New Tax Filing Deadline

Taxpayers and their advisors have one more tax filing deadline to add to their list this year: Form RC312 must be filed before October 23, 2013 in some cases, so mark your calendars.

Boomers vs. “The Kids”

It was boomers bashing the kids in last month’s Knowledge Bureau Poll which asked, “Are today’s small businesses and their workforces prepared to grow and meet changing demands while trying to fill the knowledge and experience gaps left as baby boomers retire over the next 5 years?” 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

  • Yes
    35 votes
    30.97%
  • No
    78 votes
    69.03%