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Finance Canada Drops Draft Legislation August 15

All professional tax practitioners, financial advisors should take note of an important mid-summer release of draft legislation to implement some of the proposals from the November 2024 Fall Economic Statement, the April 2024 Budget, the EIFEL rules announced on August 12, 2024, and rules relating to passive income of foreign affiliates announced in the 2022 federal budget.  This draft legislation also introduces more modifications to new trust filing requirements. Brief highlights appear below;  technical details will be discussed in the September 17 and November 5 CE Summits and Knowledge Bureau’s certificate course on T3 Filings. 

CRA Improves Online Services to Businesses

To limit regulatory burdens on small businesses imposed by the federal government and to make the relationship between Canadian small businesses and the federal government more transparent, accountable, and predictable, CRA has announced more improvements to its “Red Tape Reduction Program” this month, primarily through the improved use of technology.

New Fast-Track Makes Back to School Easy for Pros

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to introduce a one year certification and designation program entitled Fast-Track.

Evelyn Jacks: Ready, Richer, and Energized for Prosperity

Stephen Covey was right...it pays to sharpen the saw.[1]

Understanding Conflicts of Interest: Tips from the Tax Court

Canadian National Railway Company v McKercher LLP and Gordon Wallace, 2013 SCC 39

CPP Contributions for the Self-Employed Required Until Age 65

Self-employed taxpayers who are receiving a CPP retirement pension must continue to contribute to CPP until they are at least 65. 

When do I have to pay tax on alimony or spousal and child support payments?

The rules differ for spousal and child support, as explained below.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

A public consultation on whether the CDIC’s deposit insurance limit should be raised to $150,000 per deposit category is underway. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    74 votes
    92.5%
  • No
    6 votes
    7.5%