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Late Filing Penalties: Talk About It!

While most T1 returns are in the hands of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by April 30, we know many are not. In fact, millions of returns were still outstanding as of mid-May. Late-filing clients they need to know about the consequences, especially if they owe. Here’s a rundown to be aware of:

New Advisor Award: Nominations Accepted Until September 15

Nominate someone you know for the DAC New Advisor Award today! 

DAC 2022: Financial Peace of Mind Through the Emotional Despair of Climate Change

Estate Planning: Finding Financial Peace of Mind Despite Next Gen Despair

Business Leaders: Future-Proof Your Practice

Gender Inclusion: Acknowledging and Servicing Transgender, Non-Binary and LGBTQ2+ People. It has never been more apparent than now that gender norms are changing, and these changes are here to stay.

DTC Claims For Diabetics and Others: Your Money is Coming

Good news! CRA is reviewing previously denied claims for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) under expanded eligibility criteria available for the 2021 tax filing year. 

Preserving Capital in Inflationary Times

Preserving capital in the current environment includes three goals: managing the financial triggers caused by the current environment, understanding the tax-efficient "wealth horizon", and preserving income-producing capital in advance of transition events: retirement and death of a taxpayer. 

Tuition or Canada Training Credit?

Starting in 2020, most taxpayers between the age of 25 and 65 began earning an entitlement to the Canada Training Credit of $500 per year. In order to claim the credit, the taxpayer has to have eligible tuition fees for the year. So, what’s the difference between claiming the tuition credit and the Canada Training Credit?
 
 
 
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
    17 votes
    17.17%
  • No
    82 votes
    82.83%