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August 2025 Poll

A public consultation on whether the CDIC’s deposit insurance limit should be raised to $150,000 per deposit category is underway.  Do you agree?

Fines and House Arrest for Taxpayer Caught in Paradigm Scheme

Carl Gustafson, a professional engineer (P.Eng.) and a director of Norall Group Contracting Inc., was fined late in October in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay in the amount of $84,417 for failing to report $459,174 in income. 

CRA Has an Informant Leads Program

Fight with the neighbor? An ex-partner? There are tax reasons to make up and repair burnt bridges: tax snitching can be nasty. 

Entertaining? What are the Rules to Writing Off Hospitality, Meals, and Entertainment?

CRA issued IT 518 to overview their position with regard to the deductibility of food, beverages and entertainment. Reasonable amounts may of course be deducted, if incurred to earn income from a business or property.

Understanding Segregated Funds

Investors seeking safety and guarantees often have segregated funds in their non-registered investment portfolio. Segregated funds are mutual funds wrapped up with a life insurance policy to provide a death benefit as well as a guarantee of principal.

Manage Instalments: Avoid a Balance Owing of More than $3,000

Avoid owing more than $3,000 at your balance due date.

Special Report: Live from the Distinguished Advisor Conference in Ojai

Knowledge Bureau will be reporting live with highlights from the 10th Annual Distinguished Advisor Conference November 10-13. Tune in to the key nuggets our 24 distinguished speakers will impart! Follow the action on Twitter with @knowledgebureau.com and #KBDAC. Be sure to also join us for the announcement of the location and theme of next year's DAC!
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

A public consultation on whether the CDIC’s deposit insurance limit should be raised to $150,000 per deposit category is underway. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    2 votes
    100%
  • No
    0 votes
    0%