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.

Learn How to Build on Untapped Potential in Corporate Investing

In today’s tax and economic climate, multi-generational planning faces new risks and  understanding the opportunities in the management of corporate investments is a huge issue. Uncover the latent potential in these resources for investment and retirement planning by joining John Natale, AVP Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning Services, at DAC this November 6 – 9 in San Diego.

Retirement Income Planning for Tax and Financial Advisors

Your client, a financial advisor himself, is retiring from his practice and therefore selling non-financial assets, financial assets, real estate assets and a business. Where will the tax be paid and how much will be paid in the hands of the individuals, corporations or trusts involved?

Students in the News: David Foth

We love sharing feedback from our recent graduates. This week we feature the success of Mr. David Foth from Saskatoon, who recently graduated from the new T1 Professional Tax Preparation - Basic course.

Practice Management: Great Opportunities Await in Three Retirement Phases

With tax season largely behind us, energetic business builders in the tax and financial services industries will be interested in pursuing their next great revenue growth opportunity immediately: tax-efficient retirement income planning.

Dr. Jack Mintz Talks Tax Futures at DAC

How strong are your economic fundamentals relating to critical issues coming down the pike for 2016 and 2017?  Would you like to better understand how the outcome of the US election will affect the global and Canadian economies?

Mark Your Calendar

Knowledge Bureau would like to remind you of some key dates to mark in your calendar: Regional DAW Workshops - May 24 to 31. Early Registration ends May 15.  Summer Studies Begin July 1 and DAC  Nov 6 -9. Register by June 30.
 
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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
    11 votes
    39.29%
  • No
    17 votes
    60.71%