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May 2025 Poll

Does the new government’s 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? What are alternatives in your view?
Yes: 12 votes
10.81%
No: 99 votes
89.19%
 

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Canada’s New MPs: Salary, Benefits & Accountabilities

Canada has a new government.  The 338 new Members of Parliament (MPs) are tasked with taxing and spending Canadians’ money to achieve a myriad of goals, and they are lawmakers.  They receive handsome remuneration for doing so.   Not dissimilar to the role of professional tax and financial advisors, MPs are advocates for their constituents and stewards of their precious resources, and their roles do intersect, if they are to deliver on Job #1.  Filing their tax returns can be a challenge too, given their compensation structure.

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Are the Tax Stats Right?

It’s April 30 and there has rarely been more confusion about a tax filing deadline than in 2025!  Not only is CRA’s Auto-fill My Return (AFR) service unreliable, the tax filing deadlines themselves have shifted:  April 30 for most people, May 1 for trusts with capital gains, June 2 for T1s with capital gains and June 16 for T1s with small business income (proprietorships).  Even the income tax filing statistics seems off.  Have a look:

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Designate Spotlight: Michael Van Lierop, FDFS™, RWM™

Knowledge Bureau congratulates Michael van Lierop and his whole team at NOW – New Outlook Wealth in Winnipeg for graduating with the RWM™ designation.  In this interview with Michael, who has also taken a leadership role at the Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors, November 23-26 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as a Platinum Sponsor,  we find out more about his innovative firm, his passions and how the RWM – Real Wealth Management – framework has been a game-changer.

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Enhance Your Knowledge & Technical Skills: CE Summits – Advisory Diploma

Especially for tax planners and financial advisors:  we are transitioning to a new economy with a new government.  Gain critical insights into tax efficient retirement and estate planning to help your clients mitigate risk.  Mark your calendar to attend Canada’s most current virtual continuing educational summit from Knowledge Bureau on May 21.  Learn about the new Liberal government’s proposals for 2025 and beyond and earn a new credential, too: Knowledge Bureau’s new CE Summits – Advisory Diploma,  Register now to May 15 and save up to 50%.

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Tax Tip: The More Obscure Medical Expenses

Are you claiming all the medical expenses you or your clients might be entitled to? 

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