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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:

DAC 2013: Dr. Jack Mintz – Uncertainty, Taxes & Inflation:The Potential for Significant Reforms

If uncertainty is king in 2013, how do tax and financial advisors collaborate to help clients understand the effect of today’s investment decisions? 

2013/2014 Distinguished Advisor Workshops

Shape up in tax bootcamp! Reserve by June 30 to beat tuition increases.

Get Into “The Habit” and Save Your Financial Life

Are you stuck in debt? Embarrassed to be broke all the time? Find it difficult to save? If you are, you need to read The One Financial Habit that Could Change Your Life. Buy 3, Get 1 Free.

Elements of Real Wealth Management

“I was looking to learn and build upon my skills to assist my family in our current and complex situation. This course has provided me with clarity and focus towards reaching our goals.” – Kareen R., ON, May 2013

Wish You Had a Tax Research Department?

Get the answers you need with just a few clicks – definitions, tax facts, examples, tips and traps, plus interview checklists and questions to ask your clients – with EverGreen Explanatory Notes.

CRA Loses GAAR Case

Tax planning is not inherently abusive; and taxpayers are entitled to organize their affairs in a way that will minimize their taxes, including family income splitting.
 
 
 
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
    103 votes
    87.29%
  • No
    15 votes
    12.71%