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New Consultations: Modernizing Tax Rules for Charities

As the last remnants of a scrumptious Thanksgiving weekend subside, it is appropriate to take a look at the health and issues surrounding the charitable sector in Canada.  Serendipitously, the federal government is seeking your views on how the tax rules for registered charities and the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) administration of these rules could be modernized.  A new consultation was launched on October 8 and here’s what the government wants to know, by December 3, 2026:

People in the News: David Christianson’s Managing the Bull Hits Manitoba Bestseller List!

Knowledge Bureau Newsbooks added David Christianson to our bestsellers list last week.

Featured Book: MASTER Your Investment in the Family Business

Family business owners typically have most of their net worth tied up in their business. This book outlines the options available to the family to ensure they know how to protect one of their most valuable assets. Order by Feb. 18 and receive $5 off.

Featured Course: Accounting for Business Transitions

At some time in the lifecycle of a business, the owner/manager must deal with the sale or succession of the business. This course will help you guide your client in making decisions regarding the financial and business issues that arise during these transitions.

Featured Tool: Registered vs. Non-Registered Savings Calculator

Get a quick answer to how much tax saving are available by making an RRSP contribution and determine the costs of a proposed RRSP loan and compare the loan costs to the earnings within the RRSP during the loan repayment period. Read more to see the calcualtor in use.

Featured Event: 10th Anniversary DAC—Register by Feb. 15 and Save

Help us celebrate 10 years of cutting edge professional development and seize the opportunity: be there to think strategically with top advisors at the Distinguished Advisor Conference in Ojai, California, November 10–13, 2013.

Canada Inspires Confidence

Readers of Knowledge Bureau Report are heading into 2013 confident in Canada’s financial prospects.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view, should Canadians be able to write off more of their out-of-pocket medical expense costs? What amount would be appropriate?

  • Yes
    48 votes
    94.12%
  • No
    3 votes
    5.88%