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New: Personal Support Workers Tax Credit Coming Soon

Personal support workers will receive billions in increased wages from federal/provincial governments in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador and the Northwest Territories.  Those workers in other provinces will now get a raise too, but they will have to wait until filing their 2026 returns in the spring of 2027 to cash in, according to an October 27 pre-budget announcement.  Here are the details:

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Last Chance: Join the Society of RWM™ at the Meeting of the Minds Today at NOON!

The Knowledge Bureau Network presents the Meeting of the Minds: 360 Degree Triger Tour: Ideal for advisors seeking more connection, collaboration and networking from coast-to-coast. Register now – the event takes place TODAY at NOON CST!

New CE Savvy™- PD Collection: Asset Management

Knowledge Bureau is excited to introduce its latest CE Savvy ™ Collection of Micro Courses. Check out our collection entitled Asset Management, which provides you a new opportunity to earn 5 CE Credits with Knowledge Bureau and several 3rd party accreditors such as FPCanada, IAFE, ICM, AIC and MFDA.

March 28 Federal Budget: Will It Erode Wealth or Build It?

Will the March 28, 2023 Federal Budget further erode accumulated wealth with new taxes, alongside the continued inflationary and interest rate pressures which have already had a significant impact on businesses and investors? The answer is likely yes. What to watch for appears below.

UHT: Are Spouses Who Own Rental Properties with Partners Affected?

According to the legislation for Canada’s new Unused Housing Tax (UHT), if you are an excluded owner of a residential property in Canada, you have no obligations or liabilities under the Underused Housing Tax Act.  But are spouses who own residential rental properties together excluded owners?  The legislation is fuzzy, to say the least and that’s a problem for professional tax preparers.

Retirement Planning:  Should I Defer the OAS?

We know that taxpayers who turned 65 in 2022 will have some new tax filing nuances when preparing the 2022 tax return this spring. They may qualify for the Age Amount, for example, and, unless they chose to defer their OAS, they’ll be reporting that income for the first time. But will they be subject to a clawback? There’s lots to talk about this tax season. Here’s an overview of potential conversation starters:
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe SimpleFile, CRA’s newly revamped automated tax system, will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system?

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