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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.

Internet Businesses:  Did you Know About Schedule 88?

T2 filers must complete Schedule 88, effective with year-ends beginning 2013. This form is more detailed that the new “Internet Business Activities” added to schedule T2125 of the T1 return however, in both cases the information is to be filed with the tax return.

Stay Away from Charity Schemers

If you participate in an abusive charitable donations tax shelter, you’re opening yourself up to a sure audit.

Author Catherine Bell Speaks on the ABCs of Professionalism

Catherine Bell, author of Empower Your Presence, recently spoke at the Ad & Sales Club in Brockville, ON about the importance of the ABCs of professionalism. What are the ABCs?

Sharpen Your Tax Investigative and Research Skills

At tax time your clients are counting on you to prepare an accurate tax return that will provide them with the maximum benefit. Learn how to dig deeper on a line-by-line basis with T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Advanced.

When Should You Draw from CPP?

Should you draw from the CPP early?

Winn$tock – Think Big for a Great Cause

Just a few more days until Winn$tock and to join Knowledge Bureau in helping raise $100,000 in support of The Movement Centre of Manitoba.
 
 
 
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
    11.11%
  • No
    96 votes
    88.89%