Elbows Up: The Time for Personal-Corporate Tax Reform is Now

One can’t avoid the messaging of the economic pain to come. Our deteriorating economic relationship with our biggest trading partner will require us to “pivot and prosper” in order to emerge “stronger and more resilient” says our Prime Minister. While exactly how we will do this is still unclear, there is one clear opportunity: for both federal and provincial governments to initiate a significant personal and corporate tax reform in the upcoming fall budget.

“Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.” —André Gide

Tax, financial planning and wealth management competencies are required to help clients fund their goals for income and capital accumulation derived from investments in these turbulent times. Adding tax efficiency can help returns take off from the doldrums in the markets. But are you prepared to do so with confidence?

DAC is Canada’s pre-eminent educational event for the top wealth advisors in the tax and financial services, where industry-leading speakers address today’s key technical trends and business issues.

Business continuity planning and how to build value for succession planning is a hot topic today. Advisors who can help will engage in relationships with many stakeholders and a vibrant, often emotional journey. 

Once again, the response to our trivia contest for a chance to win a free registration to the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) in the spectacular wine country of BC has been phenomenal!

Sarah McCurdy, a DFA-Tax Services Specialist and Certified Professional Bookkeeper with the IPBC.