Kim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For December 13, 2023
1. Taxation – a quick review of Canada’s principal residence exemption to dispel some myths.
2. Leadership – leaders, always do the “right thing”.
3. Economics / Politics – a basic and quick review of the importance of Canada’s oil and gas industry.
Kim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For December 6, 2023
1. Taxation – Some more comments on the poorly thought out short-term rental proposal
2. Leadership – Is it ok to say “Merry Christmas” at this time of year?
3. Economics – Are you telling me that every penny of GST that Canada annually collects will be used for public debt charges?
Kim quoted in Financial Post article “Short-term rentals are adding to Canada’s housing crisis, report finds.”
I am quoted in the Financial Post article “Short-term rentals are adding to Canada’s housing crisis, report finds.”
Read MoreKim discusses the BC government’s attempt to use the Unexplained Wealth Order on CKNW Radio in Vancouver.
Enjoy my CKNW Radio-Vancouver interview with Simi Sara on the BC government’s attempt to use the Unexplained Wealth Order.
Read MoreKim discusses the federal government’s short-term rental proposal on CKNW Radio in Vancouver (December 3, 2023)
Enjoy my CKNW Radio-Vancouver interview with Scott Shantz on the federal government’s nutty short-term rental proposal.
Read MoreKim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For November 29, 2023
1. Taxation – The Short-Term Rental Proposal is Ridiculous
2. Leadership – What is Meant by the Classic Phrase “Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast”? Why is it Important?
3. Economics & Politics – Canada is in Dire Financial Shape and Action is Needed Now
Kim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For November 22, 2023
1. Taxation – Are You a U.S. Citizen Resident in Canada? Be Warned
2. Leadership – The Eight Characteristics of Effective Executives
3. Economics & Politics – The Feds’ Attack on Short-Term Rentals
If you have American connections, you may owe the IRS some tax money
Welcome to a world of onerous tax filing requirements for U.S. tax purposes. Were you born in the United States? Was one of your parents born there? If you answered “yes” to either question, then there’s a good chance you are a U.S. citizen and have been since the moment you took your first breath.…
Read MoreKim G C Moody’s Musings – 1-1-1 Newsletter For November 15, 2023
1. Taxation – The Need For A Tax Designation
2. Leadership – The Importance of Speaking Up
3. Economics & Politics – The Impact of High Personal Tax Rates on Productivity
Does your tax adviser know the rules? Probably not, which is why reform is needed
The vast majority of Canadian accountants only have a very basic understanding of income tax law. Practising taxation is not for the faint of heart. The Income Tax Act is, by far, the largest statute (and likely the most complex) in Canadian law. It’s fair to say many Canadians believe that most accountants understand tax.…
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