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KBR Poll: A Huge Opportunity for Tax Reforms

The Knowledge Bureau News Network was vibrant last month, especially in the Knowledge Bureau Report Poll. Over 98% of readers who answered overwhelmingly were in favor of tax reforms and they had some great comments as well. Take a look:

TFSA – (Perhaps Not) A Ticking Time Bomb? - Part 2

Last week, we looked at the TFSA helping those who pay taxes on investment income. This week in part 2, we will look at savings opportunities for the middle class.

Where Is My Refund and Who Does CRA Share it With? Part 2

Taxpayers and their advisors may consider this question more frequently as CRA pushes for more electronic communications, such as the provision of email addresses on this year’s tax return.

What Most People Don’t Know About Principal Residences (But Should) – Part 1

This week I had a discussion with a client about what would happen when either he or his wife passed away. 

The “Cost of Borrowing” via Non-Compliance

  The one thing about an electronic age – computers do exactly what they’re told to do – right or wrong!

Trust Funds Belongs to Bankrupts’ Creditors

The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently ruled that a bankrupt’s contingent entitlement to trust funds was property that vested with the trustee in bankruptcy as part of the bankrupts' estate.

It’s the male seahorses that have the babies….

Find out about this and more at the 2015 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC).  
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?

  • Yes
    6 votes
    9.84%
  • No
    55 votes
    90.16%