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June 2025 Poll
Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?
Capital Gains: News on Tax Forms and Changes
Say tuned this Friday, January 31 when CRA is set to release its capital gains calculation forms. Will they include the proposed new capital gains inclusion rate calculations? Recall the April 2024 Budget, when our now resigned finance minister Chrystia Freeland announced that the proportion of capital gains that qualify as taxable income would be increased for some tax filers. Is it law? No. What should tax filers do?
Is the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Business Taxable?
Many small businesses are currently receiving the long-awaited Canada Carbon Rebate, and for some it’s a sizable sum. Is it taxable? It shouldn’t be, according to an announcement made by the Finance Minister last November after the CFIB raised the issue. In fact, its written statement on the matter on its website also casts this as a tax-free payment. But did you know, the law says something different?
Get Hooked on Preparing Taxes!
New! Get hooked on preparing income taxes for tax season 2025 with dozens of true-to-life case studies using professional tax software to build your confidence. It’s Knowledge Bureau’s Canada’s Income Tax Fundamentals, now available for online training. It features a dynamic 3 hour instructional overview - worth the price of admission on it’s own plus personal instructor support! It’s perfect for anyone new to personal tax filing - really valuable for career development in tax preparation or financial services. Here are the details.
Official 2025 Acuity Conference Venue: Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Centre!
Get ready for the Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors experience in Puerto Vallarta, November 23-26, 2025 where we’ll be gathering for 4 days of mornings in session, afternoons in the sun, and fun and fiesta at night! We’re pleased to announce our official conference venue: the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Centre. This is an All Inclusive resort experience at exclusive prices for KB Delegates. Check out the details and register for the conference now and you'll receive access to book your hotel room! Team member and group rates available.
T3 Trust Filing in 2024
There have been recent changes in the mechanics of how trusts function, including the Graduated Rate Estate (GRE) rules along with new rules in regard to which trusts are required to file a return every year regardless of whether or not there is income to be reported for trusts with taxation years ending after December 30, 2023. The deadline for filing those return is no later than 90 days after the trust's tax year-end. This is generally December 31. Therefore, trusts with a December 31, 2024, must file a T3 by March 31, 2025.
