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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:

Foreign Income Verification Reporting – Form T1135 (Part 2)

Last week we covered Foreign Income Verification Reporting, Form T1135 in general along with the basic requirements of foreign holdings reporting.  This week we’ll look at the form in detail and cover some of the specific reporting requirements.

June Distinguished Advisor Workshop - Transition Planning: Trusts and Estates

Substantial tax reform has recently changed the rules for post-death planning for high net worth families.

DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Have you reserved your spot at the 2015 Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) yet?

No Time To Waste: TFSA, RRSP or Both?

It’s February – no time to waste. 

Knowlege Bureau Designate Highlight: Rick Green

Rick Green from Calgary, AB has nothing but praise for Knowledge Bureau’s Elements of Real Wealth Management course.

Foreign Income Verification Statement – Form T1135 Version 5

On October 29, 2014, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), together with the G20 Nations approved and implemented an international standard for the “automatic exchange of information agreement.” 
 
 
 
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%