Should the Canada Employment Credit Reflect the True Cost of Going to Work?

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.

ADVANCED PERSONAL TAX UPDATE: Thanks to all our students and sponsors!

Knowledge Bureau’s Distinguished Advisor Workshop series for January 2017, focused on advanced personal tax update finished in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 25th.  The team at Knowledge Bureau would like to extend our gratitude to all our students who attended - your participation makes this a success.

Canada 150: Financial Advice at the Crossroads of Change

Experts and visionaries from all sides of the financial services are now preparing their ground-breaking research for presentations at the Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 5-8 in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia.

Preparing Returns for Proprietorships: Workforce Changes Increase Demand

The demand for filing unincorporated small business returns may be a new growth area in the tax preparation industry as both an aging demographic and self-employed millennials choose to  make a living this way.

DAC CANADA150 Financial Trivia Question for January

Submit your answer to the monthly DAC Canada150 financial trivia question to win a free registration to the Distinguished Advisor Conference in spectacular Kelowna, B.C., November 5 to 8.  At the end of each month one lucky person’s name will be entered to win the grand prize.

It’s Not Too Late: Register Now for the most famous line-by-line T1 Bootcamp

Hundreds of professional tax advisors are lining up to think with us at the annual Line-by-Line Tax Bootcamp and there is still time for you to come up to speed for tax season, network with great tax experts and  join the fun in Edmonton – January 19, Toronto – January 23, Ottawa – January 24 and Winnipeg – January 25.

Take a next step in your professional career: T1 Tax Preparation – Advanced

After successfully completing your T1 Tax Preparation – Basic course, the next step is to move onto the advanced course T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Advanced.
 
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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

  • Yes
    9 votes
    36%
  • No
    16 votes
    64%