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.

Reserve Your Seat by January 15 for the CE Summit Advanced T1 Tax Update!

In just one week we’ll be discussing all the news pros need to know for tax season 2024!  There are over 120 tax filing and planning milestones, over 60 changes on the tax forms and schedules and 28 key legislative changes that will substantially affect tax planning in 2024. Check out the detailed agenda and register by January 15 to save on tuition fees. 

Knowledge Bureau launches registration for the Comprehensive Advanced T1 Tax Update Summit

Coming up virtually on January 17, in person in Toronto on January 24 and in Calgary on January 26, registration for Knowledge Bureau’s 2024 Comprehensive T1 Tax Update for professionals is now open.  Check out the detailed agenda online! The program includes not only the presentations for the day but access to the accompanying online course, CE quizzes, accreditation and the new 430-page Knowledge Journal Line-by-Line Desktop Reference, as well as lunch and refreshments at the in-person events.  In addition, every student retains a subscription to EverGreen Explanatory Notes and Knowledge Bureau Report for the tax season and until May 6.   It’s your complete 2024 Tax Season Toolkit!

Tuition Tax Assistance from CRA: T2202’s Available Now

Did you know that Knowledge Bureau is a private, educational institution certified by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to provide courses that develop or improve skills for those working in the tax, bookkeeping, accounting, and financial services industries? What this also means is that Knowledge Bureau students who have paid 2023 tuition fees in excess of $100 qualify for the tuition fee amount, and the T2202 tax slips to claim this are now available in your Virtual Campus. Here’s how to claim them:

Your Program Guide to Your Complete Tax Filing Resource Kit for 2024!

Knowledge Bureau’s  T1 Advanced Tax Update Hybrid Learning Event is now available for registration, to provide a complete suite of educational resources personal tax specialists need to file a broad base of T1 returns for the 2023 tax year, including returns for individuals, students, families, investors, seniors, proprietors, the disabled and nuances for terminal returns.  Everything is included for this top tier Advanced T1 Tax Update to fully prepare you for the tax season including, as described below, the CE Summit workshops – virtual and in person – and a full tax research library, hard copy desk top reference journal, and CE Accreditation. 

Knowledge Bureau Report and CPP Poll

We’ll be back on January 3, 2024!  In the meantime, please share your thoughts in our last poll of 2023:

Contribute to Building a Collaborative Network of Real Wealth Managers™.

Connect with a like-minded group of financial leaders through cross-referral and networking opportunities as a member of the Society of Real Wealth Managers™: open to those who have achieved the RWM™ Designation. Current members of the Society of Real Wealth Managers™ commit to an annual membership that qualifies for 15 CE/CPD credits to keep your RWM™ credentials in good standing with Knowledge Bureau. For existing members, join us on Tuesday, January 2 for our annual member’s meeting, check your calendar for details.
 
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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

The automobile deduction limits raised — the CCA ceiling for passenger vehicles to $39,000 plus tax for 2026. In your opinion, is that high enough?

  • Yes
    4 votes
    18.18%
  • No
    18 votes
    81.82%