Finance Canada: No More Spring Budgets

Finance Canada announced on October 7 that Canada’s federal budgets will be brought down in the fall starting with the November 4, 2025 event; a significant departure from the spring schedule (February, March or April) that has been the cycle for several decades. This is going to affect many other events as we know them, and in the annual government spending approval cycle. There will also be a new budget process for capital vs. operational expenses. Here’s what you need to know:

Did you know: the accounting, tax, bookkeeping and payroll services represent 23.6 billion, showing an 8.9% increase annually.  This according to Statistics Canada shows that this is a healthy, and essential, industry for Canadians.  That’s why now may be the right time to enhance your professional education with the Certificate Course Bookkeeping in a Digital World.

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It is indeed that time of the year: tax season is upon us and there is lots of tax news for those just starting their 2022 T1.  With just under 5 million tax returns already filed by mid March, the average refund is just under $2,200 and the average balance  just under $4,500.  Here’s my top picks for tax tips you need to know to maximize your entitlements:

Be sure to claim the Ontario staycation tax credit on your 2022 tax return because it’s not staying:  the Ontario government announced its demise for future filers last December.  Here’s what you need to know to get it right for 2022:

Taking a Knowledge Bureau certificate course this year?  It will be tax deductible as a training expense if you are self-employed.  But there may also be an opportunity for you to tap into a $1,000 Canada Training Credit if you are claiming the tuition fee credit.  For those who qualified in 2022, the amount was $750.  Here’s what you need to know: