Real Tax News: Tax Filing Season 2026 Full of Surprises

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. 

Your Pathway to Success in Tax Preparation for 2026

As the 2026 tax season approaches, demand continues to grow for skilled professionals who can deliver accurate, compliant, and value-driven tax and accounting services. Knowledge Bureau’s Tax and Accounting Services Specialist Programs are designed to help you earn an industry-recognized specialized credential and position yourself for high-demand roles in tax preparation and accounting.

The Lucrative Disability Tax Credit

Did you know that the Disability Tax Credit is not only lucrative when it is claimed on the tax return, but it is required to enable fifteen other provisions on the return. There is so much money left on the table when this provision is missed. Here are the additional provisions, and why working with a DMA™ Personal Tax Services Specialist is so important. In fact, it’s not too late to get this credential yourself before the start of the tax season.   

May Your Holidays Be Magical — And Your New Year Filled with Joy

As we approach the close of another meaningful year, all of us at Knowledge Bureau would like to extend our sincere thanks to our readers, contributors, faculty, and professional community. Your commitment to lifelong learning, technical excellence, and thoughtful leadership continues to inspire everything we do.

January 21, 2026: Advanced Line-by-Line T1 Update

The 2026 tax filing season brings substantive changes, heightened CRA expectations, and an increased need for precise, defensible T1 preparation. The CE Savvy Summit: January 21, 2026 Advanced Line-by-Line T1 Update provides experienced tax, accounting and wealth professionals and their teams with the technical depth required to navigate updated filing positions with confidence. Register by December 15 to receive your free hard-copy line-by-line Knowledge Journal, affectionately called the Tax Bible included in your tuition. Attend additional events or enrol additional people for tuition savings!

End of Year Milestones: Checklists for 2025 and 2026

It’s here – a great tool for your clients to help them understand their relationship with the CRA!  Check out the 2026 Tax Filing and Investment Planning Milestones Checklist, which includes CRA filing deadlines and payment dates for various benefits available in 2026.   Share it in your Holiday Greetings this year, courtesy of Knowledge Bureau.  Also, here are our holiday hours – please mark your calendar:

Build a Stronger Tax Team in 2026: Professional Training Solutions for Businesses

As Canadian businesses prepare for another demanding tax season, leaders are facing a familiar challenge: sourcing skilled, confident staff who can handle increasingly complex personal and corporate tax filings. Whether you employ seasonal rookies, returning preparers, or full-time financial specialists, the need for structured, up-to-date tax training has never been higher, and there are some important educational opportunities coming up from Knowledge Bureau.
 
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