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Fall Federal Budget: Will Spending Be Cut?

Canada has historically presented an annual budget since Confederation in 1867, even through periods like World Wars and the Great Depression, but we have recently experienced the longest period without a full federal budget in our history. By the time the next one is brought down, expected in October 2025, it will have been 18 months since the controversial April 2024 budget which introduced the doomed capital gains inclusion rate hikes. What can we expect?

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GRADUATES: Make the Time Value of Money Work for You, Not Against You

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Quickly Estimate Your Tax Situation

The Income Tax Estimator is a simple calculator that helps determine total taxes paid for individuals and/or couples based on different combinations of income sources. See it in action with the following what-if-scenario and then try it for yourself, risk-free!

Governments Need to Budget Better, Not Raise Taxes

While opinions are split on whether increases to income tax or sales tax would be better, KBR readers largely agree that governments need to be more accountable for their spending and budgeting practices.

Bill C-60: Changes to the Discovery Process

Last week in the second part of our Bill C-60 series, we examined the changes to the tax court rules. This week we discuss changes to the discovery process.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    28%
  • No
    18 votes
    72%