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:Evelyn Jacks: March is Tax Literacy Month
Tax literacy is important. Why? Because the tax return is the most important financial document of the year for most Canadians and many changes have recently made it more probable that they will do their returns incorrectly the first time.
Grad Spotlight - How the MFA Program Expanded Rick’s Level of Services
Rick Tomalty achieved his MFA-Succession and Estate Planning Specialist designation in 2012, and since then he has attended Knowledge Bureau's annual Distinguished Advisor Conference. We are pleased to have Rick as one of our distinguished grads.
Claiming Support Payments
The recipient of taxable child or spousal support payments must report those amounts as income and pay the tax.
Home Equity Enough to Fund Retirement?
We have learned that Canadians are wealthier today in large part because of the equity in their homes. Will that be enough to supplement retirement needs after downsizing to a small place? Let’s put some numbers to it to find out.
The Magnitude of Presence
Do you know someone who has an incredible “presence”? There’s something about them that is intriguing and difficult to articulate, but we know that they possess the power to captivate.
Courses Now Updated to the 2014 Federal Budget
Ensure you and your staff provide your clients with the most accurate and current tax information and services. Our T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Basic course now includes the latest tax changes for the 2013 and 2014 tax years, including announcements made in the February 11, 2014 federal budget.
