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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?   

RRSP Over-Contributions and Excess Contributions

To cushion errors in contributions due to fluctuating RRSP room, an over-contribution limit of $2,000 is allowed without penalty, provided you are at least 18 in the preceding taxation year.

Knowledge Bureau at IPBC Convention

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to be a sponsor at the IPBC convention being held September 20-22 in Mississauga, Ontario.

DAC 2013: Richard Croft – The New Client Relationship Model: How It Can Change Your Game

Canada may be the most expensive place in the world for money management. Fees matter more when the market is not performing well—and no investment product performs well all the time—so you can’t tie your value proposition to the whims of the markets.

Early Registration Ends September 30: Corporate Tax Tour

Featuring Evelyn Jacks, Larry Frostiak and sponsor Cameron Peters of TaxCycle, Knowledge Bureau is proud to give you everything you need to know about corporate tax filing for micro businesses in this comprehensive one day workshop. 

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

Be inspired by 50 outstanding Canadians as they tell their stories—the tough, and at time tragic, challenges they faced and the life lessons they learned as they came through the other side. A must-have guide for young leaders, parents, business executives and bright stars everywhere.

Meet the Unique Needs of Your Unincorporated Small Business Clients

Newly updated, T1 Professional Tax Preparation–Proprietorships will give you the upper hand in attending to your clients’ unique tax preparation and planning requirements. Covering the needs of sole proprietors, partnerships, farmers, fishermen, and professionals, you’ll place your clients in a position to leverage their valuable time and money. Enrol by September 11 to save $200.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

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    30.97%
  • No
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