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B.C. Budget 2026: What It Means for You

B.C. Budget 2026: What It Means for You

The B.C. Budget 2026 introduces a lowest tax rate increase from 5.06% to 5.6% on the first $50,363 of income. PST will now apply to accounting, engineering, and strata fees. Property taxes are rising for luxury and rural homes. However, a new $6,000 disability benefit and doubled volunteer credit provide some relief.

Do you have enough for retirement?

Do you have enough for retirement?

Many of us dream of the day that we can retire and have the time to ourselves that we have dreamed of for so many years. But, to have a genuinely contented and relaxing retirement, you need to ensure that you have the means to afford it. So, now’s the best time to consider the three critical stages of retirement planning.

1) Accumulation
2) Pre-retirement
3) Retirement

2025 Federal Budget Highlights

2025 Federal Budget Highlights

The 2025 Federal Budget focuses on stability and long-term growth, with no new broad tax increases. Key updates include GST relief for first-time home buyers, new credits for caregivers, and expanded incentives for clean-tech and manufacturing investment. The budget also clarifies how the 21-year rule applies to trusts and delays the new bare-trust reporting requirements to 2026. Overall, the plan aims to balance fiscal discipline with practical support for Canadians and small businesses.