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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?

The Tax Facts Guide that Will Help You Get the Biggest Tax Refund

Maximize your tax refund by ensuring you have claimed every credit possible. Check out this week’s Jacks on Tax Tip: Line 128 Support Payments...

Producing an Accurate Payroll is More than Just Numbers

Ensure your payroll is more than just accurate – make sure it is compliant. Knowledge Bureau’s Advanced Payroll course will qualify you as a certified payroll clerk – enabling you to complete a payroll of advanced level of complexity and help you fully understand the consequences of non-compliance.

Make the Right Choice in Building Wealth for Retirement

Investing on a pre-tax, tax deferred basis is powerful. See at a glance how your savings will accumulate over time with the Registered vs Non-Registered Savings Calculator.

DAC 2014: First Glance at Program Highlights

Join us November 9-12 in beautiful Horseshoe Bay, Texas for our 11th annual Distinguished Advisor Conference. It will undoubtedly have you thinking BIG for the future. Receive best rates on pre-registration when you reserve your spot by February 15.

RRSP Tip Time: The Home Buyer’s Plan and New Form T1036

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released a new information package pertaining to the Home Buyer’s Plan and has included the required Form T1036.

Interest Rates Staying Put…But Not the Loonie

Every six weeks the Bank of Canada announces its interest rate policy. Last week, the Bank of Canada maintained the benchmark interest rate at one percent, signaling the continuation of the longest span of inactivity on the issue ever.  
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    28%
  • No
    18 votes
    72%