Kim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For February 26, 2025

  One Comment About Taxation – Have You Ever Thought About How Much Government Taxes, Fees and “Levies” You Actually Pay?   When people talk about paying taxes, there is usually an automatic assumption that the topic is about income tax.  However, have you ever thought about all of the other types of taxes and…

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Kim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For February 19, 2025

  One Comment About Taxation – History Provides Lots of Guidance About Taxation….The Lesson?  Canada Desperately Needs Significant Tax Reform   Over my career, I’ve had the privilege of knowing Arnold Sherman, one of Canada’s first international tax practitioners. Starting in the 1960s, Arnold built one of the most impressive taxation libraries in Canada—a collection…

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Kim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For February 12, 2025

  One Comment About Taxation – Canadians Need to Significantly Improve Their Financial Literacy   Over my lengthy career as a tax practitioner, I have advised numerous Canadians across a wide spectrum of complexity.  Many have tax situations that are straight forward.  However, if one becomes financially successful, has international connections / interests, involved in estate…

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Kim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For February 5, 2025

  One Comment About Taxation – The Capital Gains “Deferral” is the Right Decision But Certainly Should Not Be Celebrated   Well, by now, most Canadians will know that The Department of Finance announced the “deferral” of the capital gains proposals (first released in the April 16, 2024 federal budget) to January 1, 2026.  The Canada Revenue Agency…

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Kim G C Moody is heard on “Wealth on Main Street” podcast, discussing taxes in 2025 and beyond on January 29, 2025.

In this episode, Kim Moody breaks down Canada’s tax changes and what they mean for you. He explains personal tax rate cuts, corporate tax reforms, and why simplifying tax rules matters. You’ll learn how new policies, like the short-term rental deduction ban, affect families and entrepreneurs chasing financial freedom. His sharp critique of past and…

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Kim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For January 29, 2025

  One Comment About Taxation – A Trifecta of Canadian Tax Debacles During Tax Filing Season…We Need to Avoid a Quadfecta   Last week, one of my friends out of Red Deer, AB – a fantastic tax accountant practitioner, Cory Litzenberger – posted a sarcastic and humorous post on LinkedIn.  Despite such humour, it was also quite sobering and depressing.…

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Kim G C Moody is heard on “Leaders on the Frontier” with David Leis, Discussing “Did Justin Trudeau Ruin Canada’s Economy?” on January 14, 2025.

Kim Moody argues that high taxes are driving businesses out of our country, impoverishing Canadians, and making the country less attractive for economic growth. With a $62 billion deficit, Moody insists that increasing taxes is not the solution. Has Justin Trudeau’s leadership damaged Canada’s future? And more importantly, is there a way to fix it?…

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