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:

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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a May 5 tax filing deadline extension and an arrest has been made in the "Heartbleed Bug" matter.

Canadians have become real red wine connoisseurs, but we still like our home grown beer, too. According to Statistics Canada, alcohol sales throughout the country in 2013 rose 2.2% from 2012, but a change in what Canadians are buying at the liquor store is noticeable.

When the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) errs, can they correct, reassess and require payment even if this is unfair? Apparently yes, based on a recent court case.

Canada is devastated at the loss of its great Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, who few would argue was a truly wonderful soul.