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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:

Should I File a Tax Return for My Children?

It’s important for you to file a tax return for children who have any earnings from active employment or self-employment.

2500 Fraudulent Invoices Reap $173,000 HST Evasion Fine

Red Adair, an Oilwell Firefighter once said, “If you thought hiring a professional was expensive, wait until you try hiring an amateur!” 

Year End Planning with OAS Benefits

In the final three months of 2013, seniors will receive an inflation-adjusted increased OAS benefit of $550.99 per month, which makes the total annual OAS benefits a total of $6,578.06. 

How One Career Can Change Your Life

Tax service professions are one of the few careers that have outpaced economic growth for the past ten years.

Earn the CE/CPD Credits Before Year-End – EZ-Pay Instalment Plan Available

Need CE/CPD credits and want great education, too? Knowledge Bureau offers an academic path focused on Real Wealth Management™. Start today and finish before end of year.

Two New Honors for Winnipeg Business Leader Evelyn Jacks

October 1, 2013. National business educator Evelyn Jacks, president of Knowledge Bureau has added two new distinctions this year: she was recently ranked one of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence for the second year and she is the Manitoba Club’s 2nd female president in its 77 year history.
 
 
 
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
    101 votes
    87.07%
  • No
    15 votes
    12.93%