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Opportunity: Canadian Dollar Stabilizes, Somewhat

Things have started to turn around for the Canadian dollar in the second quarter of 2025. It hit a 22 year low in January of 2025. Investors and property owners, who have been swooning at the high burn rate in their travel plans and property maintenance abroad, may wish to consider recent more positive trends and consider some risk mitigation opportunities now that the dollar is stabilizing somewhat.  

Professional Fees Can Be Scary… But Deductible

Most people hate paying taxes but not far behind is their dislike of paying for tax and other professional financial services. However, value propositions for clients can be increased when they understand how professional fees are being claimed to their advantage on their tax returns.

Brush Up on Claiming Medical Expenses - Part 2

Even at the end of tax season, some last minute tax tips can help clients and their families win extra dollars this year – or possibly next.  There are some eyebrow-raising write-offs under the category of medical expenses for example, that might make a knowledgeable tax expert the most interesting person around the water fountain.

Helping You Stay Up-to-Date With 2015 Federal Budget Changes

The 2015 Federal Budget introduced significant changes to Canadians’ finances.  The challenge now for most tax and financial professionals is deciphering these changes and putting them into action in a meaningful way for clients.

Author Feature: Murray Leiter

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to introduce Murray Leiter, who has recently updated the new edition of the Elements of Real Wealth Management course.

2015 Federal Budget Overview

Tax breaks and economic incentives have been peppered throughout Canada’s pre-election budget document with savers, seniors and small business corporations emerging as big winners. 

Budget 2015 - Detailed Personal Tax Roundup

Self-sufficiency in self-funding future retirements is clearly an issue and the big news coming out of this budget is the opportunity to do so.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    342 votes
    69.8%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.2%