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Trade Wars: Why Income Tax Filings Matter More Now

It’s hard not to get caught up in the trade wars saga, and of course it has serious economic repercussions. In times like these, our tax system can help. The federal government has indicated three pillars of support will be enacted, details of which are to come shortly:

Larry Frostiak at the Knowledge Bureau Corporate Tax & Year-End Planning Bootcamp

Attendees to this year’s Corporate Tax & Year-End Planning Bootcamp, hosted by Knowledge Bureau, will provide attendees with the background they need to plan and prepare T2 returns for small businesses. Knowledge Bureau is proud to introduce its featured instructor, Larry H. Frostiak, FCA, CFP, TEP.

Investment Income Planning

The Investment Income Calculator provides a step-by-step method for planning investment income for a single client or a couple over a four-year period. The calculator deals with TFSAs, registered investments (including RPPs, RRSPs, RESPs, and DPSPs) as well as non-registered investments.

Give the Gift of Financial Literacy

The Money Matters: Financial Lessons for Life 2014 calendars are full of timely and relevant money matter tips and make wonderful client gifts. Ensure your calendars with a pre-order – the 2013 calendar sold out! English and French calendars available. Order by August 15.

Character Conversion Transactions Get a Reprieve

The federal government gave character conversion transactions a mid-summer reprieve on July 11, making the transition process somewhat easier for companies that use derivative forward agreements to change the character of income transactions to capital transactions.

Average Tax Refund Increases in 2013

CRA answered close to 3 million calls this past tax filing season, and 20 million—or over 76% of tax filers—filed electronically this year, an increase of 17% over last year.

Solutions to Cottage Tax Problems

One of the most difficult asset transitions can involve the family cottage. In this second of a two-part article in family cottage planning, Knowledge Bureau author David Christianson discusses potential solutions to this sticky issue.
 
 
 
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As A.I. emerges, does it change how professionals create financial peace of mind in their communities?

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