When CRA officially opened the electronic floodgates on tax filing season on February 23 this year, it was with a number of pieces of news. Did you know, for example, that the GST/HST Credit has now been officially renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB)? You get it by filing a tax return and interacting with CRA’s new digital services, which unfortunately still refer to the old name – the GST/HST Credit. It’s just one of those “game changers” that make Real Tax News with Evelyn Jacks and Friends, starting this week for its second season, so valuable to Canadians.
Introducing the Business Builder Summit. . .we are excited to launch a new continuing education and professional development program of special interest to independent financial advisors and tax accountants, as well as up-and-coming entrepreneurial team leaders who are striving to build a high-growth financial services practice, but may be struggling to scale it cost effectively.
With the rising cost of transportation, meals, clothing, and other work-related expenses, many Canadians are questioning whether the Canada Employment Credit, set at $1,501 for 2026, still reflects the real cost of earning employment income. Tax professionals, employers, and taxpayers continue to debate whether the credit should be increased, restructured, or replaced altogether. When our poll asked if the Canada Employment Credit should be increased, 87% said yes. Below are perspectives shared by tax and financial professionals across the country.
How maxed out is your time going to be in early 2026? Most business owners struggle with this – too much to do, too little time. To prioritize consider: are you spending more time working on the creation of income or the creation of wealth? They are conjoined for sure, but by executing on financial priorities that are critical in all the important spheres in your life –in a healthy balance – you will likely achieve more of both.
THE BEAUTIFUL, LUXURY HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC IN VICTORIA, BC. We are pleased to announce the location of the 2026 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors (DAC), November 22 to 24 in pristine Victoria, BC. Delegates will enjoy preferred room rates at the beautiful luxury Hotel Grand Pacific! Check out this spectacular venue and the instructions for reserving your rooms, below. First come, first served – we highly recommend you register as soon as possible for both the Conference and to reserve your rooms. We can help you. There are also some great seat sales on now!
Don’t Miss it! The Advanced Line-by-Line T1 Personal Tax Update starting at 8:15 CT on January 21! Delivered by an outstanding faculty of Canada’s top tax experts – Evelyn Jacks, Kim Moody, Ruth Horst and Sharon Conrod – this live virtual event is designed for professional tax preparers, accountants, and advisors. It’s a full-day tax extravaganza to help you shake out the cobwebs, sharpen your technical knowledge, remember some “dark horses” of tax theory, to confidently prepare tax returns in the 2026 tax season. The agenda is packed with timely updates your whole team won’t want to miss. Register Now!
To prepare for a high quality, efficient and profitable tax season, you can count on Knowledge Bureau for a world class educational experience customized to your office needs. Here’s why that’s important: tax and estate planning are the fastest-growing service areas in the financial services. To embrace this trend with professionalism and business acumen, the key to success is your highly trained team. Consider the following:
Introducing the Business Builder Summit. . .we are excited to launch a new continuing education and professional development program of special interest to independent financial advisors and tax accountants, as well as up-and-coming entrepreneurial team leaders who are striving to build a high-growth financial services practice, but may be struggling to scale it cost effectively.
With the rising cost of transportation, meals, clothing, and other work-related expenses, many Canadians are questioning whether the Canada Employment Credit, set at $1,501 for 2026, still reflects the real cost of earning employment income. Tax professionals, employers, and taxpayers continue to debate whether the credit should be increased, restructured, or replaced altogether. When our poll asked if the Canada Employment Credit should be increased, 87% said yes. Below are perspectives shared by tax and financial professionals across the country.
How maxed out is your time going to be in early 2026? Most business owners struggle with this – too much to do, too little time. To prioritize consider: are you spending more time working on the creation of income or the creation of wealth? They are conjoined for sure, but by executing on financial priorities that are critical in all the important spheres in your life –in a healthy balance – you will likely achieve more of both.
THE BEAUTIFUL, LUXURY HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC IN VICTORIA, BC. We are pleased to announce the location of the 2026 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors (DAC), November 22 to 24 in pristine Victoria, BC. Delegates will enjoy preferred room rates at the beautiful luxury Hotel Grand Pacific! Check out this spectacular venue and the instructions for reserving your rooms, below. First come, first served – we highly recommend you register as soon as possible for both the Conference and to reserve your rooms. We can help you. There are also some great seat sales on now!
Don’t Miss it! The Advanced Line-by-Line T1 Personal Tax Update starting at 8:15 CT on January 21! Delivered by an outstanding faculty of Canada’s top tax experts – Evelyn Jacks, Kim Moody, Ruth Horst and Sharon Conrod – this live virtual event is designed for professional tax preparers, accountants, and advisors. It’s a full-day tax extravaganza to help you shake out the cobwebs, sharpen your technical knowledge, remember some “dark horses” of tax theory, to confidently prepare tax returns in the 2026 tax season. The agenda is packed with timely updates your whole team won’t want to miss. Register Now!
To prepare for a high quality, efficient and profitable tax season, you can count on Knowledge Bureau for a world class educational experience customized to your office needs. Here’s why that’s important: tax and estate planning are the fastest-growing service areas in the financial services. To embrace this trend with professionalism and business acumen, the key to success is your highly trained team. Consider the following:
