This Month’s Poll

Do you agree that public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services should be able to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit?

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In 50 years, what hasn’t changed is the familiar behavioral dynamics: fear and greed, risk and reward.

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Hindsight is always 20/20 and sneaking that crystal ball glimpse into the future is next to impossible. For many of our KBR readers, if they only knew then what they know now, they would agree that retirement planning should start early in life.

Bill C-60 passed into law on June 26, 2013. This contained the tax provisions in the March 21, 2013 federal budget. Knowledge Bureau has been busy updating its tax courses in the DFA-Tax Services Specialist program to incorporate the changes. A second summer school session begins August 6. Be sure to register before July 31.

Income from both domestic and foreign sources must reported on the Canadian tax return by residents of Canada. Starting with the 2013 taxation year, the CRA will require Canadians holding foreign property with a cost of over $100,000 to file out a new, enhanced Foreign Income Verification Statement (Form T1135).