Fall Federal Budget: Will Spending Be Cut?
Canada has historically presented an annual budget since Confederation in 1867, even through periods like World Wars and the Great Depression, but we have recently experienced the longest period without a full federal budget in our history. By the time the next one is brought down, expected in October 2025, it will have been 18 months since the controversial April 2024 budget which introduced the doomed capital gains inclusion rate hikes. What can we expect?Bill C-32 Continues Pathway to New Tax Provisions
The Finance Minister introduced Bill C-32, Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act on Friday November 4. Noteworthy is the complex pathway to law: this document encompasses previously announced measures from the April 2022 budget and finally the date of implementation of the First Home Savings Account. A synopsis follows; be sure to request a copy of the Knowledge Bureau’s Special Report on the Fall Economic Statement for greater detail.
Canada Training Credit: Learn Risk Free and with Tax Assistance
Investing time and money into new Specialized Credentials or continuing professional develop is an important undertaking and you want to make the most of both. That’s why you’ll want to learn more about the tuition fee amount and the Canada Training Credit (CTC) as potential tax assistance when you take a Knowledge Bureau course.
A Void Exists in Helping Business Owners with Succession Plans
Are you looking to increase your multi-generation client base? Here’s an obvious need and a huge void: 70% of private company owners in Canada plan to either transfer or sell their businesses when they retire—but many don’t have a plan in place. In fact, almost half plan to pass ownership to the next generation, but of those, 47% of them don’t have a succession plan[i]. You can fill this big void by advising family business and we have a targeted CE course to help you do that.
BREAKING NEWS – Fall Economic Update Tomorrow (November 3)
Fall Economic Statement 2022 November 3, 2022. Knowledge Bureau will be deciphering and interpreting the economic, tax and financial news the Finance Minister will announce. Mark Your Calendar for a Special Knowledge Bureau Report on November 9 and don’t forget to register for the comprehensive CE Summit workshop on November 16. Enrol now to train on the critical issues that Canadian taxpayers will face in Canada’s most current year end tax planning update.
End Of Pandemic Support For Business
November 3 is the last day for the retroactive claiming of certain pandemic support provisions. Have you spoken about these opportunities to business owner clients you work with? Here are the details:
Why Do Taxes Matter In Growing Our Economy?
Did you know that Canada ranks only 16th on the OECD’s International Tax Competitiveness Index; behind Estonia, which is #1, and even Turkey which is #9. It ranks 31st for individual taxes and 27th for corporate taxes. High taxes can have many negative consequences for a competitive economy. Which are the most damaging?
