Fuel Excise Tax on Hold But Inflation is Not
The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has thrown global oil prices into turmoil and there is plenty of fallout for consumers. Travelling to Europe this summer? That’s in jeopardy, as jet fuel may run out. Looking for relief at the pumps instead? The recently announced suspended federal excise tax on gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel and aviation fuel here in Canada will soften the blow, but only temporarily: it will be zero from April 20 to September 7, 2026. Here’s what you need to know:Frequent Flyer Points Are an Employee Tax-Free Benefit
Up until 2009, CRA took the position that where you accumulate frequent flyer points while travelling on employer-paid business trips and used them to obtain air travel or other benefits for personal use by you or your family, the fair market value of such air travel or other benefits must be included in your income.
Understanding Synthetic Dispositions – Forward Sale, Other Assets
The March 21, 2013 budget closed several loopholes including synthetic dispositions. Knowledge Bureau Report has been examining examples of arrangements that are now closed and their financial outcomes. Last issue we examined the forward sale of securities; in this issue, we provide an example involving the forward sale of other assets.
Build Private Pensions for the Disabled with an RDSP
Health care and home care is expensive to governments and can leave gaps in services that you may find unacceptable for your loved one.
Training Critical for Family Representatives When Loved Ones Become Disabled
Tradition Law, LLP and Knowledge Bureau partner to help Powers of Attorney starting with Attorney School in Manitoba on June 1.
Do You Know What Investment Fraud Looks Like?
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – According to a recent survey conducted by the Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC), one in five Manitobans have been approached by what they thought was investment fraud, thirty percent of Manitobans don’t recognize investment fraud and twenty five percent believe that reporting investment fraud is more trouble than it is worth.
DAC 2013: Debt and Demographics – The Wild Cards with Robert Ironside
In 2050, 2 billion people worldwide will be over age 60 – it’s the fastest growing age cohort in the world. Learn how the changing demographics will impact the future at our upcoming Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 10-13, 2013 in Ojai, California.
