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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:

Part 3:  The Art & Science of Retirement Planning

Doug Nelson, author of Master Your Retirement, looks deeper into the questions you should ask yourself when considering each of the seven retirement plan components.

Going to School or Working Temporarily in the U.S.?

If you plan to attend school or work temporarily in the U.S., you may technically be deemed a U.S. resident for tax purposes.

Knowledge Counts: Upgrade Your Skills Today

Now’s the time to prepare for next tax season by upgrading the skills of you and your team. Start the DFA-Tax Services Specialist™ Designation program for the “a-ha” moments and finish it for the opportunity to connect and differentiate. Enrol by June 15 and attend DAW as our guest.

Discuss Money Matters with Your Family

Money and finances play such a critical role in our day-to-day lives, yet it can be one of the most uncomfortable and polarizing topics to discuss. Break taboo and learn to broach financial topics with a plan. Purchase your copy of Financial Fotographs today – makes a great graduation gift!

Provide Guidance to Your Clients in Estate Planning Matters

Learn to prepare final returns in the most tax-efficient manner and expand your career by adding estate planning to your list of services. Enrol in Final Returns on Death of a Taxpayer.

Doomed Ontario Budget: Retroactive Bracket Creep, High Income Surtaxes Taxes Featured

The May 1 Ontario budget triggered a provincial election and so it died on the vine; but it’s an important one to understand, none-the-less, as some of its parts may be back at some time in the near future, depending on the outcome of the election.
 
 
 
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
    18.06%
  • No
    59 votes
    81.94%