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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?   

Is a Loss on My Personal Residence Deductible?

What are the tax consequences when you sell your home, a personal use property, for a loss or make a bundle on grandma’s antique silver goblets, a listed personal use property? Here are the rules.

Why Tax Pros Are Worth Their Salt – Part II

A follow-up on excellence at CRA. MFA, DFA-Tax Services Specialist, Alan Rowell, reporting.

Hear Their Stories: More Than Pretty Darn Good

If you haven’t yet read Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers: The Story of Success, we highly recommend it. In it you’ll learn about the magic number for greatness: 10,000 hours of hard practice.

Who Is An Employee?

When it comes to tax preparation, it’s important to clearly understand the definition of employed vs. self-employed.

Knowledge Bureau Is Growing

Knowledge Bureau is seeking to fill the position of Inbound Sales Coordinator/ Reception. For more information visit our Careers page.

Green Enrolments Get A+

At Knowledge Bureau, we hope you’ll support our efforts to “go green”. Consider registering for your fall and winter courses online. It’s convenient, easy and we’ll give you an Online Tuition Reduction for doing so!
 
 
 
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%