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November 29, 2024
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Welcome to Tax Mechanic Insights! 📬
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Your go-to newsletter for transforming tax troubles into triumphs. 💼 Whether you're managing personal or corporate taxes, our seasoned experts are here to guide you every step of the way. 🧑💼 Today’s edition is brought to you by Tax Mechanic – your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the Canadian tax system. 🛠️ |
Canada's Revised Income Tax Brackets for 2025: What You Need to Know 📊
Indexation Adjustments for Personal Income Tax and Benefits 💼
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is presently overseeing proposed modifications to the capital gains inclusion rate. On September 23, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance tabled a Notice of Ways and Means Motion (NWMM) to amend the Income Tax Act and the Income Tax Regulations, modifying an earlier motion from June 10, 2024. For more comprehensive information, please refer to the NWMM. 📜
Key Updates and Effective Dates:
📈 Capital Gains Inclusion Rate: This new rate will be effective from June 25, 2024, and applies to all capital gains realized on or after this date. Forms reflecting these changes for individuals, trusts, and corporations will be available on Canada.ca from January 31, 2025. 📅
📊 Indexation Adjustments: Each year, personal income tax and benefit amounts are indexed based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from Statistics Canada. These adjustments impact tax bracket thresholds and non-refundable tax credits, taking effect on January 1 annually. Indexation for benefits, such as the Goods and Services Tax Credit and the Canada Child Benefit, begins on July 1 to align with the program year. 📆
Tax Bracket Thresholds and Indexed Amounts for 2025:
Year | Indexation Increase 📈 |
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2025 | 2.7% |
2024 | 4.7% |
2023 | 6.3% |
2022 | 2.4% |
Tax Bracket Thresholds Over Four Years 🗓️
Description | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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Taxable income for 20.5% bracket starts | $57,375 | $55,867 | $53,359 | $50,197 |
Taxable income for 26% bracket starts | $114,750 | $111,733 | $106,717 | $100,392 |
Taxable income for 29% bracket starts | $177,882 | $173,205 | $165,430 | $155,625 |
Taxable income for 33% bracket starts | $253,414 | $246,752 | $235,675 | $221,708 |
📝 Note: These changes are contingent on parliamentary approval. The CRA will offer arrears interest and penalty relief where applicable for corporations and trusts with filing deadlines on or before March 3, 2025. Additional details will be forthcoming in the coming weeks. 📅
Source: CRA and NWMM publications.
$100B Founder Reveals Top AI Business Opportunities for 2025
Exploring AI Business Opportunities for 2025: Expert Insights
Join Shaan Puri and Furqan Rydhan as they dive into the rapidly evolving realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Discover the latest trends and lucrative business opportunities that are set to shape the future.
Episode 653: Insights from a $100B Visionary
Time Stamp | Segment | Description |
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0:00 | Intro | 🎤 Intro to our expert guests and an overview of the discussion. |
4:42 | Define the Job-to-be-done | 📝 Exploring core AI problems across various sectors. |
8:20 | How to Build an AI Agent Workflow | 🛠️ Guide to creating efficient AI workflows. |
11:16 | AI Tools Breakdown | 🧰 Deep dive into impactful AI tools. |
27:05 | How Polymarket Won | 🏆 Analysis of Polymarket's success strategies. |
31:48 | Why VR is a Sleeping Giant? | 🕶️ Untapped potential of Virtual Reality. |
44:43 | Be a Lifelong Player in Tech | 🏅 Staying relevant in the tech landscape. |
58:52 | The Unbeatable Combination | 💡 Synergies between AI and other technologies. |
1:02:27 | Adam Foroughi’s A+ Execution | 📈 Insights into Adam Foroughi’s strategic execution. |
1:18:35 | Betting on -1 to 0 | 🎲 Rethinking risk-taking and innovation in AI. |
Key Highlights
Revolutionary AI Opportunities: Delve into the most promising trends in AI.
Strategic Insights: Gain knowledge from industry leaders on leveraging AI for business success.
Future of Tech: Discover how AI and VR are set to transform user experiences and market dynamics.
Source: My First Million
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Step | Description |
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Former Ski Resort CFO Convicted of Tax Evasion 🏔️💼
November 14, 2024 | Calgary, Alberta | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced that Derek Kwasney, former CFO of the Lake Louise Ski Resort Area Ltd. (LLSR), was sentenced on November 12, 2024, to 12 months in jail and fined $106,000. Kwasney pleaded guilty on September 26, 2024, to willfully evading taxes by understating his income on his T1 Individual Tax Returns. 💸
A CRA investigation revealed that Kwasney misappropriated over $350,000 from LLSR in 2015 and 2016, failing to report these funds as taxable income, thereby evading more than $100,000 in federal income tax.
Case Details:
Role: Chief Financial Officer and Controller at LLSR. 👔
Offense: Misappropriated funds and underreported taxable income for 2015 and 2016. 📉
Conviction: 12-month jail sentence and $106,000 fine. 🚔💰
Tax Evasion Penalties: Convicted taxpayers must pay the full amount of owed taxes, plus interest and penalties assessed by the CRA. Tax evasion can lead to:
Criminal charges ⚖️
Prosecution 🔒
Court-imposed fines 💵
Jail time ⏱️
Criminal record 📝
Source: Court records | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
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