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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?

CRA: Reportable Transactions Add New Tax Filing Deadline

Taxpayers and their advisors have one more tax filing deadline to add to their list this year: Form RC312 must be filed before October 23, 2013 in some cases, so mark your calendars.

Boomers vs. “The Kids”

It was boomers bashing the kids in last month’s Knowledge Bureau Poll which asked, “Are today’s small businesses and their workforces prepared to grow and meet changing demands while trying to fill the knowledge and experience gaps left as baby boomers retire over the next 5 years?” 

Taxman Rules Supreme: “Gifts from God” are Taxable

The Provincial Court of British Columbia heard an interesting defence to allegations of tax evasion faced by a father and son in Nanaimo, British Columbia recently.

Evelyn Jacks: Professional Back to School Tax Savings Tips – Part 2

Last week I shared some tax tips that will help you as you plan your children's activity agendas for the year. This week I provide some tips on claiming credits for others expenses such as child care, medical, and transportation as well as how to recover refunds or missed claims.

Loan Sharks: Criminal Interest Rate Provisions Fail to Curtail Practice

Back in 1980, unanimously, and without much debate at all, Parliament enacted Section 347 of the Criminal Code with the objective of combating “loan sharks”.

Taxes on the Final Return: Avoid the Greatest Eroder of Wealth

Planning ahead can ensure more of your financial legacy remains intact once you’ve continued on with your journey.
 
 
 
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?

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  • No
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