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The Gateway:  Maximizing the Impact of the Disability Tax Credit

In addition to reducing income tax through a non-refundable credit, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) serves as a gateway to a wide range of additional tax benefits and government programs. Eligibility for the DTC can unlock enhanced credits, financial supplements, and long-term savings opportunities that go well beyond the tax return. Understanding how the DTC connects to these broader supports is essential for maximizing financial stability—both for individuals living with disabilities and the family members who support them.  Unfortunately, many taxpayers miss this credit and their tax and financial advisors can certainly help when this happens.

Partners Beware: Mandatory Retirement Is Okay

The Supreme Court of Canada recently held that a partnership’s mandatory retirement policy was not arbitrarily discriminative, as a partner is not an employee.

Evelyn Jacks: Rich-Poor Gap? Blame Educated Women

Income inequality is a noted problem in society, and one covered in this blog recently. But it’s one that is complex and requires a closer analysis.

U.S. Inheritances – Taxable or Not?

When is the inheritance from your U.S. based parents taxable and in which country?

When Are You Considered to Be In the Business of Buying and Selling Real Estate?

Lots of people like to dabble in real estate when markets are hot. The issue for tax filing purposes is whether you held the property for personal use, as a passive investment or whether you are in fact in the business of buying and selling real estate.

Capital Losses Not Worthless

Capital losses are important. They can offset capital gains of the year, the prior three years or any future year.

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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
    13 votes
    11.4%
  • No
    101 votes
    88.6%