Opportunity: Canadian Dollar Stabilizes, Somewhat
Things have started to turn around for the Canadian dollar in the second quarter of 2025. It hit a 22 year low in January of 2025. Investors and property owners, who have been swooning at the high burn rate in their travel plans and property maintenance abroad, may wish to consider recent more positive trends and consider some risk mitigation opportunities now that the dollar is stabilizing somewhat.Life Purpose
“A wise man once said nothing. . .” (Anonymous)
Automobile Expense Deduction Limits for 2017
It’s official now: Finance Canada confirmed on December 30 that restricted fixed costs for certain auto expenses claimed by business owners and employed commission sales people, which haven’t changed in some time; won’t be revised for 2017 either.
Increased Capital Gains Inclusion Rates Coming?
Most respondents to Knowledge Bureau’s final poll of 2016 answered yes when asked, “Do you think the 2017 federal budget will increase capital gains income inclusion rates to raise tax dollars?” We’ll have to wait for the details of the budget, expected early in the new year, to see what actually happens. Only 41% said no to the question.
Taxing the Rich: Will the Desired Results Occur?
President-elect Donald Trump will soon celebrate his inauguration and with his ascent to power, he has promised to reduce marginal tax rates, cut taxes, and allow businesses to expense new investments rather than deducting interest costs. In Canada, meanwhile, we await a new federal budget. What happens in the U.S., however, is relevant and could shape future taxation policies in Canada.
2017 Tax Tips: Plan for Your Tax Refund. . .But File Accurately First
Did you know that last tax filing season, the average tax refund was just under $1,800, ($1740 actually) or about $150 a month? That’s a lot of money to give to the government on an interest-free basis. Make a new year’s resolution for 2017: pay only the correct taxes owing and invest the rest.
T1 Tax Bootcamp for Pros: Register Now
If you’re a tax professional, you can’t afford to miss this: Knowledge Bureau’s Annual Advanced Personal Tax Update is coming soon, January 17-25, 2017, in six cities across Canada. Early-registration savings end January 10. Reserve now to guarantee your spot and do your pre-reading for this comprehensive certificate workshop featuring 10 CE-CPD credits.
