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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.

Evelyn Jacks: Year End Planning –  Plan to Give to Charity

Winston Churchill once said: we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. It does feel good to do good. . .and doing good often attracts rewards as well. 

Charitable Donations – No Receipts, No Credit Claims

In a recent appeal to the Tax Court of Canada (TCC), Emily Sowah argued that the Minister of National Revenue (the Minister) was incorrect in disallowing her charitable tax credit for purported cumulative gifts of $10,252 in the 2006 taxation year.

What is the consequence of debt forgiveness?

If you have a commercial debt obligation—a debt on which interest would have been deductible in computing income from a business or property—and that loan is forgiven, you’ll have a tax consequence.

Clarifying Rules on Qualifying Amalgamations

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently released its decision in Envision Credit Union v. Canada, a case concerning an amalgamation of two credit unions in British Columbia.

Reporting Earned Interest

Interest income is common to most investors. It can often accrue on a compounding basis (that is, interest is reinvested rather than paid out to the investor during the term of the contract).

Making the Dream of Working from Home…a Reality

In honour of October being Small Business Month, let's uncover the inspiring benefits of running a home-based business.
 
 
 
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%