Real Tax News You Can Use with Evelyn Jacks
Real Tax News - People Need to Know
We Provide World Class Financial Education to Improve Wealth Potential and Secure Financial Futures.
Knowledge Bureau is a certified, post-secondary institution which provides business and financial education to individuals, professionals and workplaces, leading to verifiable and specialized credentials. KB was established in 2003 by Founder and President Evelyn Jacks, an award winning entrepreneur, financial educator and best-selling tax and financial author.
Knowledge Bureau also confers continuing education credit hours to professionals from a broad spectrum of industries, for the purposes of their continuing professional development requirements. Some of these programs may also be accredited by other third parties, including national organizations, regulators and associations.
Finally, we provide “Education as a Service”: curriculum design, development, publishing and instructional delivery for professional development objectives in small, medium and large businesses.
Visit us at learn.knowledgebureau.com
Episodes
20 episodes
Real Tax News - Episode 20 - Off Season Dates with the Tax Man
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...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 20
•
18:13
Real Tax News - Episode 19 - Lost Tax Records, Natural Disasters and Model Tax Filers
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 Trave...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 19
•
18:01
Real Tax News - Episode 18 - Elbows Up for Canada’s Small Business Owners
In this week's episode we discuss:Why Canada’s SMEs are in a FunkCanada’s High Compliance Rates with CRAOpen for Business – A Big Opportunity, A New Way of ThinkingMobility: A New Strategy for Labor,...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 18
•
18:34
Real Tax News - Episode #17 - The Global Economy – Pivots at a Precarious Moment
In this week's episode:Growth Forecast – The News is StarkThe Deficit Drag – On Economic Growth, PocketbooksWhy Spur Revenue Growth: Minimize Unemployment, Increase Income and WealthThe Pivots: Interprovincial ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 17
•
18:58
Real Tax News - Episode #16 - Get Your Tax Ticket: Canadian Dental Care Plan and More
In this week's episode we discuss:Get Your Tax Ticket: The New Canadian Dental Care Plan and MoreGet Your Ticket: File a Tax ReturnWho Qualifies for the New Canadian Dental Care Plan?What does an RRSP have to do with...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 16
•
18:00
Real Tax News - Episode #15 - Tax Twists: Sin Taxes, Barter Income and Tax Credits for Family Heirlooms
In this week's episode we discuss:Is Income Earned Illegally Reportable? Sin Taxes and The Underground EconomyRefile Your Return to Avoid Gross Negligence or Tax Evasion PenaltiesGet Tax Advice: Expec...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 15
•
17:20
Real Tax News - Episode #14 - Late Tax Filers Pay Millions, Government Spends Millions
In this week's episode we discuss:Late Filers Beware: heavy penalties comingHow much is the average balance due?After tax season – things you can expect from the tax departmentErrors or Omissions? Request an adjustme...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 14
•
18:22
Real Tax News - Episode #13 - Leverage Tax Rebates and Refunds
In this week's episode we discuss:The Last Carbon Tax Rebate - What to do with the WindfallOptions for Reinvesting Rebates and RefundsHow Your Age and Net Income Affects Investment ChoicesGood Debt vs Bad Debt...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 13
•
18:46
Real Tax News - Episode #12 - Tips and Traps in Filing Your Own Tax Return
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<...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
20:14
Real Tax News - Episode #11 - The Link Between Elections, GDP, and Taxes
In this week's episode we discuss: Interviewing Your MPs – Pre and Post ElectionThe Link Between GDP and TaxesWhat is a Recession? Why do we need to know? How do we prepare for It?Are Canadians good at making a ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
16:32
Real Tax News - Episode #10 - Raising the Professional Bar – At CRA and Across Planning Teams
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 reli...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
18:34
Real Tax News - Episode #9 - New Tax Filing Deadlines
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- ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
18:14
Real Tax News - Episode #8 - GDP and Economic Growth
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 ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
16:52
Real Tax News - Episode #7 - Capital Gains Chaos is Back
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 Sig...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
18:58
Real Tax News - Episode #6 - Tariffs and Taxes: What Matters is What You Keep
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? <...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
18:32
Real Tax News - Episode #5 - Filing 2024 Tax Returns
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 Inves...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
19:34
Real Tax News - Episode #4 - Use Your Power: Pre-Budget Consultations
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 disabi...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
20:02
Real Tax News - Episode #3 - Begin Your Wealth Journey
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:...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
19:28
Real Tax News - Episode #2 - Canada Carbon Rebate Confusion for Small Biz
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...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
18:02
