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?

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has had enough of gifting tax shelter schemes and is taking action.

If early retirement — enforced or chosen — is in the cards, take advantage of employer-provided pre-retirement counseling. This tax-free benefit can save you money.

If you are disputing a re-assessment of your income tax filing with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), failing to choose the appropriate appeal procedure can prove very costly.

Look for slower growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013 before it picks up again in 2014, say private-sector forecasters.

For 2013, the maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will be $51,100, up $1,000 from $50,100 in 2012.

Next week's edition of Knowledge Bureau Report will be reporting live from the Distinguished Advisor Conference in Naples, Florida! Watch for live tweets @KnowledgeBureau  #DAC2012.