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Seniors Targeted? The Tax Audits Begin

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) routinely reviews or audits tax filings, including personal, trust, corporate, and HST returns. The most common types of reviews that focus on personal tax returns include, but are not limited to, Pre-Assessment Reviews, Processing Reviews, and the Matching Program. This year there is a new focus: the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit introduced to help families better care for their elders. But claiming it, like other tax benefits, comes with a tax snare. Read on to learn more.

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Entrepreneur Jody Steinhauer Discusses Change Leadership At DAC

Jody Steinhauer brings her insight into the power of change to the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Conference as part of High Net Worth Client Spotlight: Giving Back Makes Good Business Sense.

Shyness and Presence

In her book, Empower Your Presence, Catherine Bell illustrates how even the quality trait “shy” can magnify your presence positively.

Manage Family Business Dynamics

Learn to remove obstacles to financial decision making in working with family businesses. Enrol in Advising Family Businesses and be on the path to earning your DFA-Bookkeeping Services Specialist™ or MFA-Succession and Estate Planning Specialist™ designation.

DAC: Only 5 More Days to Catch the Early Bird

Ensure you register by June 30 to save $550 on registration fees. Don’t miss the opportunity of an incomparable educational experience November 9-12 in the beautiful Texas Hills as you gain perspective and insight from outstanding thought leaders in the tax and wealth advisory industries.

Housing Risk Tops Bank of Canada Concerns

In the semi-annual Financial System Review (FSR), the Bank of Canada recently released an enhanced framework for gauging the risks to financial stability.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?

  • Yes
    18 votes
    69.23%
  • No
    8 votes
    30.77%