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The Gateway:  Maximizing the Impact of the Disability Tax Credit

In addition to reducing income tax through a non-refundable credit, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) serves as a gateway to a wide range of additional tax benefits and government programs. Eligibility for the DTC can unlock enhanced credits, financial supplements, and long-term savings opportunities that go well beyond the tax return. Understanding how the DTC connects to these broader supports is essential for maximizing financial stability—both for individuals living with disabilities and the family members who support them.  Unfortunately, many taxpayers miss this credit and their tax and financial advisors can certainly help when this happens.

Evelyn Jacks: At Year End, Increase Investment Returns with Tax Planning

Tax planning is about what you keep to live your happy life with. It’s too bad so many people miss out by failing to think about year end tax planning in the family.

Knowledge Bureau Partners with Financial Post

(Winnipeg, MB) – On October 8, the new Financial Education Channel on the Financial Post, hosted by Knowledge Bureau, officially launched.

Think With Us About Business Succession Planning – Speakers & Venues Announced!

Learn how to expertly advise business owners about year-end tax planning and the best way to manage after-tax family income and the investment in the family business to meet future goals at the Year-End and Business Succession Planning Bootcamp this November.

DAC Counts for Cycle 5 or Cycle 6 CECAP Credits

Attendees at the Distinguished Advisor Conference will receive a Cycle 5 number on their certificates to to be used until December 31, 2014. 

Mark Your Calendar: October/November CE Events

Fall is the perfect time to focus on professional development. Take advantage of a number of upcoming live events and earn valuable CE credits with Knowledge Bureau.

$10,000 TFSA Room Possible

Family income splitting and increased TFSA contribution room to $10,000 are on the horizon for Canadian families, said the Prime Minister last week, as Canada heads towards a small budgetary shortfall in the 2014-2015 fiscal year, as reported on October 6.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?

  • Yes
    12 votes
    10.91%
  • No
    98 votes
    89.09%