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:Poll Results: Raising RRSP Lower Limit Draws Thoughtful Response
Seventy two percent of the responders agree that the 18% limitation restricting contributions to an RRSP should be raised for lower income earners. However, there were several varying opinions on how this should be done and what else could be affected. Below are some of the comments shared by voters:
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DAC Nov 5-8 in Kelowna: Enter March Financial Trivia Contest
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