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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.  

Easily Determine Total Taxes Payable

The Income Tax Estimator is a simple, one-page calculator that will help you quickly and accurately determine the total income, net income, taxable income, non-refundable credits, and taxes payable for either a single taxpayer or a couple. Federal GST/HST Credits and Child Tax Benefit amounts are also estimated.

Don’t Miss the Personal Tax Bootcamp – Limited Spots Available

Limited spots are still available for the Personal Tax Bootcamp, starting in Winnipeg tomorrow. Earn up to 30 CE/CPD credits by attending the workshop and completing the Intermediate Tax Preparation post-session course. Call 1-866-953-4769 now to register.

CRA: Plan for Efficiencies Include Decreasing Auditors

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) may be stymied by the billions in unreported income flourishing in the underground economy, yet over 3000 full time staff members will soon be cut, according to information obtained by Postmedia News under access to information legislation.

Land Deals: What’s the GST/HST Consequence?

In a recent decision of the Tax Court of Canada (TCC), the honourable Justice Hogan had to decide if a promise to purchase land, as well as the related deposit, constituted a single supply or multiple supplies for GST/HST purposes within the meaning of the Excise Tax Act (the ETA).

Evelyn Jacks: Six Ways to Get Ready for Tax Filing

Happy New Year!  If you want to get a “jump start” on your financial fitness this year, get busy and use the current cold snap to sort tax receipts and speed up your tax refund.

Spotlight on Our Grads - Kathy Lloyd, MFA

Kathy Lloyd earned her MFA-Succession and Estate Planning designation with Knowledge Bureau in 2012 with honours. We are pleased to have Kathy as one of our distinguished grads.
 
 
 
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
    343 votes
    69.86%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.14%