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Helping First Nations, Inuit and Metis with Tax Filing

The Canada Revenue Agency is trying to reach out to Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis to encourage them to file their tax forms on time and could use your help to make sure these communities get all the tax benefits they are entitled to. But filing tax returns are not always easy, especially when there is income on and off the reserve.

The Taxable Benefit on Employee Stock Option Plans

Employees may be presented with an opportunity to purchase shares in the employer’s corporation at some future date, but at a price set at the time the option was granted. This is known as the exercise price.

Last Minute Tax Planning? Online Calculators Can Help

Knowledge Bureau has 14 online tax calculators that can help you and your clients with last minute tax and retirement planning for 2013. Get the answers needed to make sound year-end financial decisions. Try them today risk-free!

Reinforce Your Tax Savvy in Time for Tax Season

Build your tax acumen and ability to produce accurate tax returns for your clients this tax season. Enrol you and your team today for Personal Tax Bootcamp and ensure your entire staff is in tip-top shape. Last chance to register is January 6!

Hone Your Bookkeeping Skills for a Variety of Different Business Types

Move your skills beyond basic transaction data entry to developing a complete set of books for a variety of different businesses. Enrol in Advanced Bookkeeping for Multiple Businesses today.

Jacks on Tax: 2014 Edition Now Available!

Just in time for the holidays, Jacks on Tax is available to purchase for the “do-it-yourselfers” in your life. This easy-to-read guide will help you save both time and money by understanding the tax return and will show you how to take better control of your family’s financial affairs. This best-selling tax guide has been updated to the new tax filing rules. Get your copy today!

CRA Announces Pre-Ruling Consultation Pilot Project

With the hope that it will assist taxpayers in determining the legality of their transactions before incurring significant costs, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Income Tax Rulings Directorate (ITRD) have announced a one-year pre-ruling consultation pilot project. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    8 votes
    15.38%
  • No
    44 votes
    84.62%