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The CRA TSlip Saga: An Update

This tax season has been particularly challenging for both taxpayers and tax professionals. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides tax information slips—such as T3, T4, T5, and their variations—through secure online portals: My Account and Represent a Client (RAC). This year, there were lots of problems with these portals, and now, it appears, CRA is not being quite transparent about when the slips were actually visible to clients and that doesn’t seem fair. Here’s an update on where we stand now.

Bill C-32 Continues Pathway to New Tax Provisions

The Finance Minister introduced Bill C-32, Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act on Friday November 4.  Noteworthy is the complex pathway to law:  this document encompasses previously announced measures from the April 2022 budget and finally the date of implementation of the First Home Savings Account.  A synopsis follows; be sure to request a copy of the Knowledge Bureau’s Special Report on the Fall Economic Statement for greater detail.

Canada Training Credit: Learn Risk Free and with Tax Assistance

Investing time and money into new Specialized Credentials or continuing professional develop is an important undertaking and you want to make the most of both.  That’s why you’ll want to learn more about the tuition fee amount and the Canada Training Credit (CTC) as potential tax assistance when you take a Knowledge Bureau course. 

A Void Exists in Helping Business Owners with Succession Plans

Are you looking to increase your multi-generation client base?  Here’s an obvious need and a huge void: 70% of private company owners in Canada plan to either transfer or sell their businesses when they retire—but many don’t have a plan in place. In fact, almost half plan to pass ownership to the next generation, but of those, 47% of them don’t have a succession plan[i]. You can fill this big void by advising family business and we have a targeted CE course to help you do that. 

BREAKING NEWS – Fall Economic Update Tomorrow (November 3)

Fall Economic Statement 2022 November 3, 2022.  Knowledge Bureau will be deciphering and interpreting the economic, tax and financial news the Finance Minister will announce. Mark Your Calendar for a Special Knowledge Bureau Report on November 9 and don’t forget to register for the comprehensive CE Summit workshop on November 16. Enrol now to train on the critical issues that Canadian taxpayers will face in Canada’s most current year end tax planning update.     

End Of Pandemic Support For Business

November 3 is the last day for the retroactive claiming of certain pandemic support provisions. Have you spoken about these opportunities to business owner clients you work with? Here are the details:

Why Do Taxes Matter In Growing Our Economy?

Did you know that Canada ranks only 16th on the OECD’s  International Tax Competitiveness Index; behind Estonia, which is #1, and even Turkey which is #9.  It ranks 31st for individual taxes and 27th for corporate taxes.  High taxes can have many negative consequences for a competitive economy.  Which are the most damaging? 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?

  • Yes
    12 votes
    60%
  • No
    8 votes
    40%