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Seniors Targeted? The Tax Audits Begin

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) routinely reviews or audits tax filings, including personal, trust, corporate, and HST returns. The most common types of reviews that focus on personal tax returns include, but are not limited to, Pre-Assessment Reviews, Processing Reviews, and the Matching Program. This year there is a new focus: the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit introduced to help families better care for their elders. But claiming it, like other tax benefits, comes with a tax snare. Read on to learn more.

Thumbs Down:  Few Pros Think Families Will Save Tax Cut Dollars

Knowledge Bureau’s November Poll Question attracted close to 200 respondents to the question: Do You Think the New Family Tax Cut Provisions will Help Canadian Families Save and Invest More for the Future? 

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Patricia Bailey

Grow your business with the DFA - Tax Services Specialist™ Designation. Join Knowledge Bureau in congratulating Patricia Bailey in achieving her DFA - Tax Services Specialist™ Designation. Patricia Bailey DFA - Tax Services Specialist™. "My clients are more confident in the work I do for them because of this designation" Patricia is located in Milton, Ontario.  Her company is approximately 3 years old with a growing client base. “Achieving this designation has equipped me with the knowledge needed to grow and succeed.”

Counting Losses Counts For Cash

Disciplined investors sell at the top of a cycle and buy at the bottom.

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Akbar Pirani

Grow your business with the DFA - Bookkeeping Services Specialist™ Designation.

NEW!  It’s Financial Education Time!  Win a $100 Gift Certificate.

This Week:  It’s a Tax Quiz:  Win A $100 Gift Certificate

Mark Your Calendar: CE Events

Fall is the perfect time to focus on professional development. Take advantage of a number of upcoming live events and earn valuable CE credits with Knowledge Bureau.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?

  • Yes
    18 votes
    66.67%
  • No
    9 votes
    33.33%