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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:

Tax Free Deemed Dividends Under CRA Microscope

The Tax Court of Canada (Descarries Et Al. v. The Queen (2014) TCC 75) recently had occasion to consider an interesting tax planning scheme that ultimately fell foul of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR).  

2015 Alberta Budget Increases Taxes for Most Taxpayers

The 2015 Alberta budget was presented on March 26, 2015. 

Tax Hikes in Alberta Affects Cottage Owners and Insurers

There are three certainties in life:  death, taxes and change.  That’s why taxpayers and their advisors must take note when provinces like Alberta raise their taxes for the first time since 1987. 

Quebec Budget Lowers Corporate Taxes

The Quebec provincial budget was presented on March 26, 2015. 

Difficult Client Conversations? Manage Your Body Language

Many people under estimate the power of body language and communication, especially when it comes to communicating with their clients. In this book except, Catherine Bell gives you some tips in communication management.
 
 
 
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
    17.81%
  • No
    60 votes
    82.19%