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A Challenge for New Clients: How to Choose a Trusted Advisor

If you’re in business for yourself, you have a unique opportunity to build wealth in an asset class that others don’t have: equity in a business enterprise that some day may be sold for millions of dollars. In addition, that business can spin off income for family members that can provide significant tax advantages, done well. Understanding how to realize on this asset requires the help of a trusted financial advisory team. Who should be on that team and how do you find them? This is a challenge your next new business clients may wrestle with. Here are some tips on how you can open discussions to help them:

Who Are Eligible Child Care Providers?

Child care expenses are claimable on form T778 by Canadian residents for services provided by any of the following in Canada (although deemed residents may qualify as well).

Deducting Disability Support

If you are disabled and incur expenses of an attendant or other disability supports purchased to enable you to earn employment or self-employment income or to pursue education, then you can claim the costs of disability supports on Line 215 so long as the expenses were not reimbursed.

People in the News

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Jacks on Tax: Get More of Your Hard-Earned Money Back

With the April 30 tax deadline quickly approaching, make sure that you file the most accurate and best returns for your family unit. Get Jacks on Tax at the Knowledge Bureau bookstore and popular bookstores across Canada.

Specialize in Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Planning

Expand your business and assist baby-boomer clients in defending their retirement savings against tax erosion with the with the Advanced Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Planning course.

Quickly Estimate Total Taxes Payable

The Income Tax Estimator is a simple calculator that will help quickly and accurately determine the total income, net income, taxable income, non-refundable credits, and taxes payable for either a single taxpayer or a couple. Federal GST/HST Credits and Child Tax Benefit amounts are also estimated.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

  • Yes
    95 votes
    86.36%
  • No
    15 votes
    13.64%