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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?   

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Wizards with a Crystal Ball: Expert Panel Moderated by Jonathan Chevreau

In 50 years, what hasn’t changed is the familiar behavioral dynamics: fear and greed, risk and reward.

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Most Agree: Retirement Planning Should Begin Early

Hindsight is always 20/20 and sneaking that crystal ball glimpse into the future is next to impossible. For many of our KBR readers, if they only knew then what they know now, they would agree that retirement planning should start early in life.

Bill C-60 Passes March 21, 2013 Federal Budget into Law

Bill C-60 passed into law on June 26, 2013. This contained the tax provisions in the March 21, 2013 federal budget. Knowledge Bureau has been busy updating its tax courses in the DFA-Tax Services Specialist program to incorporate the changes. A second summer school session begins August 6. Be sure to register before July 31.
 
 
 
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%