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May 2025 Poll
Does the Liberal promise expected soon to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs?
Santa or Grinch? A Tax Break for Some, New Costs for Others
As with all things tax, the federal government’s recent announcement of a $250 Working Canadians Rebate comes with confusion and complexity. The provision was effectively halted in the House of Commons less than a week after its announcement and is now in jeopardy of coming to fruition for 2025. Here’s what you need to know however, to prepare to receive it, should the Liberals and NDP parties come to agreement on its structure:
Bill C-78 and the Finer Details: The GST/HST Holiday
Bill C-78 introduced on November 27 to suspend the GST/HST on a wide variety of goods from December 14 to February 15, 2025 appears to be moving ahead in the House of Commons on a fast track. The provisions deserve a deeper dive, however, as this comes with a multitude of significant future costs including unwelcome new tax audit risk for retailers. Here’s what tax advisors and their clients need to know and plan for before the end of the year:
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Now is the time to explore your exclusive Black Friday tuition offers: save 30% until November 30. Only $695 per certificate course. Explore a new pathway to specialized credentials or train your team at these tuition rates:
2025 Advanced Personal T1 Tax Update Tour – Coming to a City Near You!
Did you know that the CE Savvy Summit: 2025 Advanced T1 Personal Tax Update is coming to a city near year this January? All the updated knowledge and resources a tax or financial professional needs, including expert instruction on 2024 T1 Completion and Tax Planning for 2025. Register by January 10 early-bird deadline for tuition savings and take advantage of new team member rates to prepare your staff for the upcoming tax season.
Check Out the Memories: The Acuity Conference 2024
Canada’s only multi-disciplinary conference for tax accounting and financial advisors wound up on Montreal on November 12; but the memories of an outstanding CE learning and networking event are guaranteed to linger. Check out the photos here then take advantage of early registration offers for the next event: Acuity 2025, November 23-26, 2025 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The theme is Happy Landings: Discover a New Era of Risk and Rewards!
