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.

DAC 2023: Break Free at the RWM™ DAC Brunch!

Want to get your blood pumping and your imagination soaring?  Join the Society of Real Wealth Managers™ us for an open conversation about what’s holding us back in making transformational change in your industry.  What does it take to break free?  No cameras, no recordings, just an opportunity to speak plain truth and brainstorm for proactive change for the future, while learning more about Real Wealth Management™ from the people who practice it daily over brunch at DAC 2023!

KBR Special Report on the UHT

Picture this, you’re in a rush so you check your driving app to find the quickest route to your destination. You’ve got the car packed and you are on your way.  The drive is going well, and you are on track to make it to your destination just in time; that is, until you hit a couple of construction detours.As you sit in traffic, you wonder why the app sent you down a road that wasn’t ready for traffic? This is the feeling many taxpayers and their advisors are having as they try to comply to file form UHT-2900 by the October 31 deadline this month.

Poll Results: Canadians Lack Trust with CRA

We asked tax and financial professionals whether they believe Canadians have trust in their tax department, and surprisingly over 75% said no. Do you agree? Check out some of the many interesting comments we received.  

Get Tax Season Ready with a CE Summits Duo

There is a lot to consider this upcoming tax season when it comes to filing personal returns and increased risk for investors and owner managers. Are you prepared to help? Take a duo of CE Summits with Knowledge Bureau this November and January and get the tools you need to help a variety of client profiles. Plus, you save on tuition with a Duo CE Summit Event Pass!

DAC Acuity 2023: Meet Our Bronze Sponsors and Media Partners

Don’t miss the opportunity to mingle with members of our DAC 2023 bronze partner organizations in Banff this November 12-14. We’re pleased to welcome back Fraser and Partners, Manulife Bank, The Institute, and Investment Executive and Advisors’ Edge as our exclusive media sponsor for our 20th anniversary extravaganza! Final registration deadline for tuition savings: October 30.

Year-End Tax & Investment Strategies Amidst Change

Year-end tax and investment strategies for individuals and small business owners in the context of the current environment has significantly changed. Think AMT on donations and intergenerational transfer rules that can increase tax risk in 2024. Learn more from Evelyn Jacks and special guests Alan Rowell and Carol Willes at the November 1 Virtual CE Summits.  A comprehensive full day virtual event, the CE Summit also includes access to a comprehensive new CE Savvy Collection Entitled New Issues in Year End Tax Planning and up to 15 CE Credits. Check out the agenda below and register by the October 15 early-bird deadline!
 
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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%