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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.  

Maximizing Your Child’s RESP and CESG

I have a 13 year old son for whom I just opened an RESP in 2013. How much would I have to annually contribute to the RESP in order to catch up and maximize on the savings grant that the government contributes before my son turns 18?

The Tax Facts Guide that Will Help You Get the Biggest Tax Refund

Maximize your tax refund by ensuring you have claimed every credit possible. Check out this week’s Jacks on Tax Tip: Line 128 Support Payments...

Producing an Accurate Payroll is More than Just Numbers

Ensure your payroll is more than just accurate – make sure it is compliant. Knowledge Bureau’s Advanced Payroll course will qualify you as a certified payroll clerk – enabling you to complete a payroll of advanced level of complexity and help you fully understand the consequences of non-compliance.

Make the Right Choice in Building Wealth for Retirement

Investing on a pre-tax, tax deferred basis is powerful. See at a glance how your savings will accumulate over time with the Registered vs Non-Registered Savings Calculator.

DAC 2014: First Glance at Program Highlights

Join us November 9-12 in beautiful Horseshoe Bay, Texas for our 11th annual Distinguished Advisor Conference. It will undoubtedly have you thinking BIG for the future. Receive best rates on pre-registration when you reserve your spot by February 15.

RRSP Tip Time: The Home Buyer’s Plan and New Form T1036

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released a new information package pertaining to the Home Buyer’s Plan and has included the required Form T1036.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    342 votes
    69.8%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.2%