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?Do Your Clients Know How Much “Real Money” They Can Spend?
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Have You Ever Seen an Armadillo Race?
Join us in the beautiful Texas Hills for the Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 9-12, 2014. Network and learn with top wealth advisors and outstanding speakers. Experience education differently at DAC!
Filing Deadline Extended, Questions Remain
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a May 5 tax filing deadline extension and an arrest has been made in the "Heartbleed Bug" matter.
Canada’s Taste for Wine is Increasing
Canadians have become real red wine connoisseurs, but we still like our home grown beer, too. According to Statistics Canada, alcohol sales throughout the country in 2013 rose 2.2% from 2012, but a change in what Canadians are buying at the liquor store is noticeable.
CRA Error Doesn’t Help Taxpayer on Reassessment
When the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) errs, can they correct, reassess and require payment even if this is unfair? Apparently yes, based on a recent court case.
Evelyn Jacks: Rest in Peace, Mr. Flaherty
Canada is devastated at the loss of its great Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, who few would argue was a truly wonderful soul.
