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Back to School Tax Breaks

Like tax season, back-to-school season rolls around annually with certainty. But in today’s inflationary environment, the start-up costs for getting the family organizing for the school year may seem daunting. The good news is that tax and financial advisors can help clients understand their tax planning options and manage all the receipts that can lead to tax breaks later in the spring during tax filing time. Here’s a primer of topics you may wish to discuss:

Business continuity: An important discussion at the Distinguished Advisor Workshop

As business owners age and approach retirement, they become increasingly concerned with setting up a proper business succession plan. They often know it’s an important issue that requires expert advice, but not many know how to start the conversation. 

Real Wealth Management: The key to sustaining family wealth

The Boomers are the wealthiest generation in Canada’s history. And as such, they have complex financial problems that require the expertise of a highly skilled financial advisor.

Financial Trivia Contest: Another chance to win a free registration to DAC!

Try our trivia question and get in on a chance to win a free registration to the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) in the spectacular wine country of BC. Meet Canada’s top advisors and reflect with them on this year’s theme, Canada 150: Financial Advice at the Crossroads of Change.

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Increase your knowledge and value proposition with DFA - Tax Services Specialist™ designation—Chad Kruger, Alberta

Little-Known Tax Relief for Student Loans

Student loan indebtedness is a burden that often haunts graduates for many years after they have completed their post-secondary education. According to a Statistics Canada report from 2012, the average university student’s debt is $21,700. Fortunately, there is some relief on the tax return.

2017 Provincial Budget Roundup: Part 2

This is the second in the Provincial Budget Roundup series. This week, we present a brief summary of the tax provisions from the western and prairie provinces:
 
 
 
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