Knowledge Bureau Poll: Tax Cut Doesn’t Cut It!
The Notice of Ways and Means Motion was released on May 27, but the 1% tax rate cut going into effect on July 1, didn’t cut it with Knowledge Bureau Report readers who responded to our May Poll. A decisive 90% of respondents said “No” when asked: does the new government’s promise to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, (14.5% in 2025) go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? Here were their comments and suggested alternatives based on real life experiences with the after-tax income their struggling clients are left with:Need Last Minute CE Credits? Knowledge Bureau Offers 8 Ways to Get Them
Knowledge Bureau now features 8 free trials for its online certificate course line-up, allowing professional advisors the opportunity to earn 2 CE/CPD credits per course trial. The free trials are a great way to preview course selections for you and your team.
Overtime Meals and Allowances Tax-Free Benefit
If an employer provides overtime meals or an allowance as an employment perk, there are three conditions that must all be met to in order to ensure that benefit is not taxable.
Designate Spotlight – Kareen Rekowski, MFA
Knowledge Bureau is pleased to spotlight Kareen Rekowski, a recent MFA designate graduate with honours achievement. Hear her story...
Well-Rounded Learning for Best Tax Season Preparation
Take a blended-learning approach to preparing you and your staff for the upcoming tax season with our Personal Tax Bootcamp. Learn live as our noted experts walk you through a comprehensive update and refresher, then augment that learning with post-session case study work from the T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Advanced course and earn up to 30 CE/CPD credits!
Get the Facts with Jacks on Tax
Are the “do-it-yourselfers” in your circle leaving money on the table because they don’t know their tax filing rights? This easy-to-read guide will give them the details behind the lines as they electronically prepare and file their individual or family 2013 tax returns. Available December 15, the best-selling Jacks on Tax: 2014 Edition will make a great gift!
Master T2 Preparation for Micro Businesses
Accurately prepare T2 corporate returns for your small business clients, ensuring tax is minimized and planning opportunities are identified on a timely basis. Enrol in the new course, T2 Corporate Tax Preparation for Micro Businesses, by December 18 and save $200 on tax deductible tuition fees.
