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.  

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is making it easier for corporate taxpayers to determine if they qualify for the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program.

Do you have to file an income tax return this year — or can you just skip it for once?

Advance income tax rulings can be a useful tool in business and personal wealth planning because they provide certainty and confidence.

What happens with accumulated income payments from a Registered Education Saving Plan (RESP) when the plan is a joint plan?

Keep an eye on net income, Line 236 of your T1 return. It’s one of the most important lines because of its impact on the size of your refundable and non-refundable tax credits. 

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