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Mark Your Calendar: Critical Deadlines for May and June

Tax season never truly ends, it seems, as there are many more upcoming tax filing, investment planning and education milestones to discuss with your clients over the next six months. Check out our handy checklist below and then test yourself – what are the conversation openers you’ll use and with which clients? It’s your opportunity to shine with every member of the household:

Job Market Extremely Bright for Professional Bookkeepers

The quest for highly qualified, professional bookkeepers with sharp tax knowledge and financial stewardship skills is an important one, yet they are hard to find.  Knowledge Bureau’s professional certification and designation programs fill that gap and add value to tax, bookkeeping and financial services offices.

Life Purpose

"It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness." Thomas Jefferson

Avoid Tax on Lump Sums on Retirement or Termination

Whenever possible, avoid adding a large lump sum to your taxable income in one tax year.  This can be especially problematic when a severance package or termination payment on retirement is received.

First Budget Bill Passes, But Without Corporate Class Fund Changes

Bill C-15 Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1 has passed in parliament and has moved on to the Senate for approval.  This Bill implements some, but not all, of the tax measures introduced in the 2016 Federal Budget.

Changes Begin in July: DAC Enhances New Value Proposition

The Distinguished Advisor Conference agenda, has just been released, chocked full of opportunities to build knowledge and business skills and earn valuable continuing professional development accreditation:  check it out for yourself and learn more about the 19 thought leaders who will inspire you!

When are Fees Paid to Advisors Deductible?

Fees paid to financial advisors are in focus these days, as new fee transparency and account performance reporting is being introduced under the third phase of CRM2 next month.
 
 
 
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
    13 votes
    17.57%
  • No
    61 votes
    82.43%