AUTHREP Changed July 15

Since July 15, the "Authorize a Representative" service in EFILE, accessed through tax software, will no longer be available. Tax professionals must now use the Represent a Client (RAC) portal to request online access to a client’s account.

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.

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Most people are interested in socially responsible investing, says expert Cheryl Crowe, which means advisors have much to gain by being knowledgeable.