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?Foreign Property? New CRA Form Required in 2013
Income from both domestic and foreign sources must reported on the Canadian tax return by residents of Canada. Starting with the 2013 taxation year, the CRA will require Canadians holding foreign property with a cost of over $100,000 to file out a new, enhanced Foreign Income Verification Statement (Form T1135).
Caregiving? Real Wealth Managers Can Help Minimize the Financial Impact
Planning for caregivers of the sick and the disabled is an important role for Real Wealth Managers™ who are well connected to their clients. Often the biggest concern for caregivers is the maintenance of income sources while they give care to their sick loved ones.
Loonie Drops to 95 Cents…Wealth Advisors Needed
How will the continued weakening of the Canadian Dollar affect personal and family net worth? It’s an important question, especially for families who have recently purchased US property and are forced to pay soft costs with a diminishing currency. Planning is required.
August 2, 2013 – Extended Deadline for Alberta Flood Victims
CRA will proactively adjust the due date for all federal business and other returns filed in Alberta that were due during the flooding. A federal business return filed by August 2, 2013, will be considered as filed on time.
Tax Break for Northern Residents
If you’ve lived in a prescribed northern or intermediate zone for a period of at least six consecutive months beginning or ending in the tax year, you may be able to claim the Northern Residents Deduction on Line 255. Not sure if you qualify?
Why Tax Pros Are Worth Their Salt
Alan Rowell, MFA, DFA-Tax Services Specialist, shines a light on a new communications issue at CRA...how would you advise a client with this problem?
