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Disability Tax Credit Certified Impairments: Survey Says “No”

The federal government has made its intentions clear that there will be an expansion of those who are eligible to certify an individual for the Disability Tax Credit. Our May poll results are in. 83% of our readers voted against allowing public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit.

What Most People Don’t Know About Principal Residences (But Should) – Part 1

This week I had a discussion with a client about what would happen when either he or his wife passed away. 

The “Cost of Borrowing” via Non-Compliance

  The one thing about an electronic age – computers do exactly what they’re told to do – right or wrong!

Trust Funds Belongs to Bankrupts’ Creditors

The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently ruled that a bankrupt’s contingent entitlement to trust funds was property that vested with the trustee in bankruptcy as part of the bankrupts' estate.

It’s the male seahorses that have the babies….

Find out about this and more at the 2015 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC).  

June Distinguished Advisor Workshop - Transition Planning: Trusts and Estates

Substantial tax reform has recently changed the rules for post-death planning for high net worth families.  

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Collette Maurice

New Liskeard, Ontario’s Collette Maurice recently completed the T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Basic course to obtain a better understanding on completing basic tax returns.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

According to CRA, Canadians experience improved service delivery and responsiveness from the CRA this tax season. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    2 votes
    6.06%
  • No
    31 votes
    93.94%