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August 2025 Poll

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: 79 votes
92.94%
No: 6 votes
7.06%
 

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It’s Not Too Late to Take the New Basic T1 Tax Course

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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

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CRA’s Enormous Collections Policies

In Information Circular, IC 98-1R5 Collections Policies, issued on February 3, 2013, CRA clearly outlines the consequences that will follow if you make the bad decision to ignore their requests for payment.  Tax and financial advisors have an important role to play in advising their clients to stay out of this kind of trouble, because the consequences can be swift and financially brutal.

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Earn Over $956 A Month Tax Free In 2016

Did you know that in Canada every individual can earn over $950 a month completely tax free?  You’ll want to pay particular attention to the “tax credits” you may be entitled to, and how to benefit from them, as you get ready to file your tax return. 

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Sticky Criteria for R&D Tax Credits: Chocolate Spread That Didn’t Qualify

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