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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.  

Experience Education Differently at DAC!

DAC 2014 is shaping up to be the best one yet! Don’t miss the opportunity of an incomparable educational experience in the beautiful Texas Hills as you gain perspective and insight from outstanding thought leaders in the tax and wealth advisory industries.

First Bill to Implement Budget 2014 Becomes Law

Bill C31, an Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 11, 2014 and other measures, received Royal Assent on June 19.

Major Banks to Assist Financially Vulnerable Canadians

Delivering on a promise made in the Economic Action Plan 2014, Finance Minister Joe Oliver announced that the Government of Canada secured voluntary commitments from the country’s eight largest banks to provide low-cost or no-cost bank accounts to low income Canadians by January 15, 2015.

Tax Court Provides Clarity on Harsh Provision

Judges are forced to apply the law as it reads, but fortunately for taxpayers there is sometimes room for interpretation.

Evelyn Jacks: Warm Holiday Counts as Reasonable Medical Expenses?

Should taxpayers be able to deduct travel expenses to warmer climates as medical expense tax credits (METCs) to alleviate pain and suffering?

How much can I claim for the Children’s Arts Amount?

Your refund can grow by up to $75 with this federal tax credit.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    338 votes
    69.55%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.45%