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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:

TFSA Penalties: Advisors Can Help

TFSA holders can withdraw any amount they want from their TFSAs at any time, but as close to 55,000 people found out in warning packages from CRA recently, putting the money back can create a 1% per month penalty if it’s done at the wrong time.

Outlook On Banks Turns Negative

On August 8th, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) revised its outlook on Canadian banks to “negative”. Why?

Global Sweet Spots Include Canada

Canada’s economic growth is poised to be in a sweet spot.

Onus of Proof on CRA

The Tax Court of Canada recently allowed an application for an extension to serve a notice of objection to an assessment. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the case was the dismal performance of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Evelyn Jacks: Back to Retirement Planning School

The fall “back to school” time provides a great opportunity enhance knowledge-based careers.
 
 
 
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%