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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.  

New Online Notice of Assessment Service for Small Businesses

CRA continues to help Canadians use more electronic services.

September 15 Instalment – It’s About What You Keep

Filing a tax return is about what you keep. So is the pre-payment of income taxes throughout the year. This month that’s an important concept as the September 15 quarterly tax instalment payment is due on Monday, September 16.

Guest Column: How to Know When It’s Time to Retire—Or Not

Richard (Rick) Atkinson, founder and president of RA Retirement Advisors, discusses some key factors to consider when deciding the best time to retire in his recent article in the Summer 2013 issue of the CSA Journal.

Tax Rules for Patents and Licences

Just had the $1 million idea? Innovators have some interesting rules to contend with when it comes to their taxes—sometimes the last thing on their mind when the Eureka moment happens!

How Do I Best Manage My RRSP If I Have an RPP?

You may not be able to contribute to your own RRSP, depending on how much was contributed to your RPP.

Growing Your Net Worth: Ask the Right Questions

When we look at the scope of tax assistance available for financial assets—inside and outside of a registered account—as well as non-financial assets like real estate, it helps us to develop a checklist of criteria to look for before making an investment so we can get to a point of evaluation in our investment activities. How well are we doing, year over year?
 
 
 
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
    345 votes
    69.98%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.02%