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Episodes
In this week's episode we discuss:
Deadlines and Dates with CRA Post April 30
New Tax Benefit Year Starts July 1
Do You Need to File a TFSA Return?
Back to School on the RESP
Are You Missing Out on the Canada Learning Bond?
Finding Mid-Year Gold: Adjust Prior Filed Returns
In this week's episode we discuss:
What to do if your Tax Records are Lost
Why Signing Up for MyAccount with CRA is so important
Take Back What is Yours: Recover Forgotten Money at CRA
Travellers: Why Digitizing your Records Makes Good Sense
Valid Reasons for Hard Copy
The Model Taxfiling Citizen – There are Advantages
How to Get Your 2025 Refund Every Two Weeks Instead
In this week's episode we discuss:
- Why Canada’s SMEs are in a Funk
- Canada’s High Compliance Rates with CRA
- Open for Business – A Big Opportunity, A New Way of Thinking
- Mobility: A New Strategy for Labor, Students, Apprenticeship, Mentorship
- SMEs - Canada’s Unpaid Tax Collectors
- Uber-Complexity: The Intergenerational Business Transfer Rules
- New CRA Communications Protocols: Digital and on Paper
- The Devastating Wildfires: Taxpay...
In this week's episode:
Growth Forecast – The News is Stark
The Deficit Drag – On Economic Growth, Pocketbooks
Why Spur Revenue Growth: Minimize Unemployment, Increase Income and Wealth
The Pivots: Interprovincial Opportunities, Social Safety Nets, Entrepreneurship
A new Relationship with the CRA for Business Start ups
Managing Your Biggest Wealth Eroder - Taxes
In this week's episode we discuss:
Get Your Tax Ticket: The New Canadian Dental Care Plan and More
Get Your Ticket: File a Tax Return
Who Qualifies for the New Canadian Dental Care Plan?
What does an RRSP have to do with it?
Procrastinators: Your Missing Out on More Than a Tax Refund
Late Filers: What to do if you can’t pay CRA
Find a Qualified Tax Pro to Help – Or take an online Starter Course
Consider a high value, highly rewarding ...
In this week's episode we discuss:
- Is Income Earned Illegally Reportable?
- Sin Taxes and The Underground Economy
- Refile Your Return to Avoid Gross Negligence or Tax Evasion Penalties
- Get Tax Advice: Expect a Thorough Interview to Optimize and Protect
- The Hudson’s Bay Company, Family Heirlooms and a Little Known Tax Tip
- Managing to Save Taxes for the Future: Have a Strategy and a Process
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In this week's episode we discuss:
Late Filers Beware: heavy penalties coming
How much is the average balance due?
After tax season – things you can expect from the tax department
Errors or Omissions? Request an adjustment
Electronic filing – is it really a panacea?
New Government – Big Announcements – Big Deficits
Tax Complexity for New Members of Parliament
In this week's episode we discuss:
The Last Carbon Tax Rebate - What to do with the Windfall
Options for Reinvesting Rebates and Refunds
How Your Age and Net Income Affects Investment Choices
Good Debt vs Bad Debt – What’s Your Order?
Government Debt – Who Pays and Why it Matters
Economic Growth Helps – Discussions for Taxpayers and their MPs
What is Brain Drain?
Medical Expenses – Who Should Claim Them?
What Medical Expenses are You ...
In this week's episode we discuss:
Should you file your own tax return?
What are the issues to watch for when using tax software?
Driving your tax software - why learning about tax filing rules is a great investment
Often missed medical expenses software can’t know about
Tax avenues designed for young people to build wealth
Opportunities for home ownership – innovative investment options
Preparing for the Homeownership “burn rate” –...
In this week's episode we discuss:
Interviewing Your MPs – Pre and Post Election
The Link Between GDP and Taxes
What is a Recession? Why do we need to know? How do we prepare for It?
Are Canadians good at making a financial pivot?
What to do when there is job loss or change?
How to upskill for a new economy and weather unemployment threats?
Small business start-ups – things to know to increase success rates
Things to think about wh...
In this week's Episode:
- Recent economic issues, including difficulties with CRA service levels.
- Stagnant Old Age Security benefits despite inflation.
- The impact of tariffs on investments.
- Exploring tax relief options for those experiencing investment losses.
- Tax Planning and Investment Strategies
In this episode of Real Tax News we discuss:
- The upcoming tax filing season
- The growth of the tax preparation industry in Canada
- The complexity of the Canadian tax system.
- Carbon taxes
- Government checks
- The impact of the capital gains inclusion rate increase on individuals
Lastly, we discuss the upcoming "goodie check" from the Federal Government, the potential impact of tariffs on the Canadian economy, and the...
In this episode of Real Tax News:
- Evelyn Jacks explains the importance of economic growth in Canada.
- What is GDP and why does it matter?
- Why isn't economic growth highlighted more in our mainstream media and why don't we hear more about it from the various levels of government?
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Canadian Tax Policy Updates
- Tax Filing Season Chaos Continues
- Bank of Canada's Interest Rate Decision
- Projected 70 Billion Dollars Impact
- Election Transparency
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In uncertain tax and economic times like these, what decisions do Canadians have to make about their finances? What can be done to shore up threats to income and wealth accumulations? What should be done and by whom? What matters?
It’s not one-size fits all - take a multi-stakeholder and a multi-advisory approach
Do a Deep Dive – a Thorough Financial Assessment
How to Control The Wealth Eroders: Taxes, Inflation and Fees
The Budgets...
In this week's episode we discuss:
- Important Tax Filing Deadlines
- Reviewing T4 Slips: Why Filing Too Early Can Result in Penalties
- Who Should Be Paying Quarterly Tax Instalments?
- Maximizing RRSP, TFSA, FHSA Investments: What Comes First?
- Leveraging Your Tax Refund: How Much Should You Set Aside?
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In this week's episode, we discuss:
- Federal government's budget consultation process.
- How can we access these consultations?
- What should we expect from our government?
- What options do seniors or those with disabilities have?
- Medical expense claims.
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This week on Real Tax News find out
- Why filing a tax return can be the most important financial transaction of the year for some families,
- How to begin your wealth journey with your tax refund
- Bonus: How to avoid the anti-flipping tax when you sell your home
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Is it taxable or not? Find out why CRA says yes – even though the Finance Minister said no. PLUS – Understanding the Burden of Proof.
In this week's episode we discuss Capital Gains taxes in Canada and the latest changes that will affect taxpayers.
Learn how to navigate times of uncertainty and how to pay as little taxes as possible.
If you are a resident of Canada, you must file a tax return. Most Canadians overpay each year...
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It’s been quite the journey for taxpayers who own assets like cottages and businesses. In this first episode of Real Tax News find out the latest PLUS the Definition of True Wealth.
In this episode of the Knowledge Bureau Report, we dive into essential information that can significantly affect...
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