Time’s Up: CRA’s 100 Day Mandate for Improvement
After years of frustration on the part of tax professionals and taxpayers alike, the Finance Minister ordered the Canada Revenue Agency to clean up its act in 100 days. Specifically, the improvement plan was to run from September 2 through December 11. Finance Minister and Minister of National Revenue, Francoise-Phillippe Champagne instructed CRA to fix “unacceptable wait times and service delays.” Time’s up this week and CRA has released an update on progress. What gets measured, gets done. Let’s see what CRA’s metrics show.No GST/HST Collection Required Psychotherapists and Counselling Therapists
Did you know that as of June 20, 2024, some psychotherapists and counselling therapists practicing are no longer required to collect the GST/HST on their services? Now, their GST/HST accounts may need to be closed. Here is what you need to know:
Mid-Summer Break Time!
KBR will not be publishing next week as we take a mid summer break but that doesn’t mean that Knowledge Bureau doesn’t have great mid-summer tuition offers for you! Here’s a rundown – act by July 30.
Introducing Something New! Canada’s Income Tax Fundamentals Course™ Launches August 31
This stand alone certificate course perfect for those with no prior tax or financial services experience and recommended precursor to the full DMA™ Vocational Certificate, Diploma or Designation Program. Build confidence in yourself and your team members: the program takes about 20 hours, learn to prepare 24 case studies on professional tax software. Every newcomer to the tax and financial services will benefit from this education! Pre-register now. Canada’s Income Tax Fundamentals Course™ will be available September 10 and you can take advantage of this pre-sale offer!
Introducing Your Acuity 2024 Master of Ceremonies, Steven Furtado!
The 2024 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors (DAC) is pleased to announce Steven Furtado, CIM™, RWM™, FDFS™, and Young Advisor Award Winner as this year's Master of Ceremonies in Montreal, November 10-12. Join Steven as he kicks off the Thought Leadership Breakfast on Monday, November 11. Register by the September 30 early-bird deadline! Check out what Steven has to say about this year’s conference below, then visit the detailed online agenda, and learn more about this year’s line-up of illustrious speakers!
Mark Your Calendar: Inaugural MFA-P™ Symposium on October 30
The inaugural MFA-P Symposium will be held in Toronto on October 30th, 2024. You’ll experience six dynamic sessions from industry leaders designed specifically to help advisors engage their clients about strategic charitable giving. It’s an opportunity to meet peers and industry leaders who can help you build your business.
SMES: Carbon Tax Rebates on the Way?
July 15 was an important day for carbon-tax weary taxpayers. A Canada Carbon Rebate payment was made to individuals who have filed their 2023 personal tax returns. What about the long-awaited $2.5 billion Carbon Tax Rebate For Small Businesses? The delivery date and amounts to be received remain elusive, but one thing is clear: many businesses will have disqualified themselves by missing the July 15 date for filing 2023 T2 returns. Here’s what you need to know.
