Pre-Budget Consultations Now Underway!
Pre-budget consultations are now underway for this fall’s Federal Budget and Canadians are invited to share their views with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne through an online survey. Over the next several weeks, the Finance Minister and his team will meet with various stakeholder groups and review public submissions before finalizing the budget.Designated Advisors in Tax and Wealth Advisory Services in High Demand
At this time of year, professional tax and financial services are looking for highly qualified personal tax professionals for seasonal tax preparation and planning work Knowledge Bureau’s Distinguished Financial Advisor (DFA) – Tax Service Specialist™ designation bring you up to speed quickly with its online programs; in fact you (or your staff) can begin today.
Director’s Liability and Non-Arm’s Length Transfers
The Income Tax Act and the Excise Tax Act allow the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to transfer the tax liability of a taxpayer onto third parties. There is a very distinct role for the tax and financial advisor in assisting their clients with this issue. This and more will be discussed at the upcoming Distinguished Advisor Workshop (DAW), with featured guest speakers in Vancouver Jan. 22 and Toronto Jan. 25.
Family Tax Essentials By Evelyn Jacks
RPP, RRSP OR TFSA? Workplace Pensions Have an Effect on Savings
Do RPPs and RRSPs act as substitutes for one another in retirement savings patterns? At first glance, this appears to be so, based on a new study released this week by Statistics Canada. The big finding is that workers who are self-directed savers benefit less than their co-workers who don’t tend to save enough for retirement when RPP contributions automatically increase.
