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No More Sworn Testimony, But Audits Are Still Stress Inducing

“That” Phrase: it’s one no taxpayer wants to hear – digitally or otherwise. “You’re being audited.” If you’ve had to deliver that news you’ll know that the reaction can range from indignity to shock to panic. Based on the latest piece of legislation before Parliament, you might have to tell more of your clients to buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. CRA will now have greater powers. Consider this:

Seven Tips for Separating Assets on Relationship Breakdown

Couples feuding? If it ends in separation or divorce, there are tax strategies you can use that are critical in minimizing the financial damage that can occur in these cases. Here are seven tips for separating in a tax-efficient way.

Soar Higher: Rewire Your Thinking and Your “Value Hub”

The financial services industry has never been under more pressure to improve on its professionalism. At the same time, more services are being disrupted by new technologies and providers.

Start-Ups: Seven Tips To Audit-Proof Your Tax Return

When did your business go from being a sideline or hobby to a viable going concern? It’s important to be able to pinpoint the date if you want to stay out of CRA’s cross-hairs.

Distinguished Advisor Conference 2016, San Diego, California

Experts and visionaries from all sides of the financial services are now preparing their ground-breaking research for presentations at the Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 6 to 9 in San Diego.

Mark Your Calendar

Now that tax season is in full swing, Knowledge Bureau would like to remind you of some key dates to mark in your calendar: Regional DAW Workshops - May 24 to 31, Summer Studies Begin June 15, DAC  Nov 6 -9.

Life Purpose

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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree that public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services should be able to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit?

  • Yes
    12 votes
    25%
  • No
    36 votes
    75%