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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:

CRA Consults with Businesses on Red Tape Reduction

Do you have red-tape reduction ideas that will assist businesses in their dealings with CRA? 

Evelyn Jacks: Ancient Tax Law Important in Family Cottage Succession

Tax and financial advisors should make an effort to review their clients adjusted cost base records as part of the annual Year-End Tax Planning routines now 'til the end of the year, especially if the family owns a taxable cottage property. 

Think With Us About Business Succession Planning

Learn how to expertly advise business owners about year-end tax planning and the best way to manage after-tax family income and the investment in the family business to meet future goals at the Year-End and Business Succession Planning Bootcamp this November.

Mark Your Calendar: October/November CE Events

Fall is the perfect time to focus on professional development. Take advantage of a number of upcoming live events and earn valuable CE credits with Knowledge Bureau.

Child Fitness Tax Credit Increased for 2014

On October 9, 2014 the Federal government made good on an April 2011 election promise and increased the Child Fitness Tax Credit to $1,000 from the previous maximum of $500. 

Federal Pooled Registered Pension Plans Now Available

On October 7, 2014 the final piece of the puzzle was put in place to allow federally regulated PRPPs to become a reality across Canada.
 
 
 
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%