Budget Measures Get the Green Light: Bill C-15 Receives Royal Assent
On March 26th, Bill C-15 received Royal Assent. A synopsis of some of the most significant elements of the Bill appear here; provisions that advisors and clients should be discussing when preparing tax returns before the end of April. This includes the fact that the GST/HST Credit has now been replaced – but your clients may not know this. There are new Capital Cost Allowance Provisions for rental property owners, provisions for the disabled and the Personal Support Workers Tax Credit is now law.Trust planning needs review after tax changes
Trusts are used on an ever-increasing basis to plan for wealth and succession objectives for medium- and high-worth clients. The advisor who can assist with that process enjoys the oppor-tunity to establish a long-term, potentially intergenerational connection with a client and their family. However, there have been recent changes advisors need to know about.
Exclusive Financial Survey Provides Client Insights to Advisors’ Value at DAC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Ozy Camacho, Publisher, Investment Executive and Finance et Investissement, will provide insights from a ground-breaking survey that rates clients’ satisfaction levels with their financial advisors.
Seven Ways to Fund Higher Education – Part 2
The cost of a post-secondary education is rising faster than the rate of inflation, making higher learning more of a stretch for Canadian students and their families.
Child Fitness Amount: Small Improvements but Welcome Relief
Our sons participated with gusto in many sports: hockey, lacrosse, soccer and marathon running. In the chief role of road warriors, we charioted cherubs from one sportsplex to another. These activities provided physical, social, team and leadership skills that continue to be priceless, despite the often exorbitant price tag.
Case Dismissed: Due Diligence in Failure to Report Income
Tax and financial advisors take note: Within its reasons for judgment in a recent case, the Tax Court of Canada (TCC) has made some interesting comments about the due diligence defence as it pertains to subsection 163(1) of the Income Tax Act, and about how this defence can be successfully used in the context of a penalty under subsection 163(1).
Market Volatility Requires a Risk Management Strategy
We experienced another enormous market swoon this week; as reported by various media, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropped almost 1100 points on Monday, charting the largest ever drop in the markets and closing 600 points down in its worst trading day since 2011.
