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?GRADUATES: Make the Time Value of Money Work for You, Not Against You
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Take Use of Trusts in Tax and Estate Planning for Summer School
Planning with trusts is becoming more and more common and if you can’t answer questions and explain the concept, your clients will find someone who can. Learn the pros and cons of all possible solutions for wealth and succession planning and earn a long-term and potentially intergenerational connection to your client and their family.
Quickly Estimate Your Tax Situation
The Income Tax Estimator is a simple calculator that helps determine total taxes paid for individuals and/or couples based on different combinations of income sources. See it in action with the following what-if-scenario and then try it for yourself, risk-free!
Governments Need to Budget Better, Not Raise Taxes
While opinions are split on whether increases to income tax or sales tax would be better, KBR readers largely agree that governments need to be more accountable for their spending and budgeting practices.
Bill C-60: Changes to the Discovery Process
Last week in the second part of our Bill C-60 series, we examined the changes to the tax court rules. This week we discuss changes to the discovery process.
Disability Awareness Week
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, issued the following statement recognizing Disability Awareness Week (May 26-June 1): "Disability Awareness Week offers Canadians an important opportunity to reflect on the varied and significant contributions that Canadians with disabilities make to our country each and every day, and the importance of helping to ensure that they and their families can participate to their fullest in the promise our country has to offer."
