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KBR Poll: A Huge Opportunity for Tax Reforms

The Knowledge Bureau News Network was vibrant last month, especially in the Knowledge Bureau Report Poll. Over 98% of readers who answered overwhelmingly were in favor of tax reforms and they had some great comments as well. Take a look:

Financial Literacy Report Cards: Teaching Top 6 Skills

It’s report card time for kids, but it’s also a good time for parents and teachers to reflect on the level of financial literacy among students, and bringing more effective financial education to next year’s curriculum, which begins just a couple of months from now.

DAW Special Report

Hundreds of leaders in the tax and financial services took part in a significant educational event last week:  transition planning featuring the new federal budget provisions including the Graduate Trust Estate rules. 

DAW SPECIAL REPORT Economic Update: Opportunities for Wealth Planning with Your Clients

Evelyn Jacks, President of Knowledge Bureau, kicked off Toronto’s Distinguished Advisor Workshop with an information-packed economic update.

DAW SPECIAL REPORT - Inside the CRA: Adding Value by Managing the Relationship with CRA

James Bell, Director of Tax Solutions Canada (a member of the Farber Financial Group), is the perfect person to reveal tips, traps, and pitfalls of working with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Tips for Executors: 10-Year Instalment Payment Option Elusive

Executors who face the problem of how to pay the taxes on the estate where the capital is tied up in capital assets have a way to solve the problem – if they can find it.

Payroll Taxes Increase July 1 in Three Provinces and the Yukon

Payroll deduction tables have been adjusted as of July 1 for BC, NB, NL and YK as a result of changes announced in the 2015 provincial and territorial budgets.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?

  • Yes
    6 votes
    10.34%
  • No
    52 votes
    89.66%