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:

Join us at the one-day Audit Defence Bootcamp to not only better understand your obligations to CRA and regulators, but how to excel as an educator and advocate for clients undergoing life changes such as dealing with incapacity, estate freezes, or family trusts. Register before May 15 to guarantee your seat at this popular event.

Now is the perfect time to look ahead and plan the training needs for you and your team for next tax season. The DFA-Tax Services Specialist™ Designation is a well-rounded program for those who wish to specialize in T1 tax preparation and planning. Enrol by June 15 and attend DAW as our guest.

Learn how to cultivate that distinctive quality you can use to create new opportunities to stride forward with confidence. Purchase your copy of Empower Your Presence today – a perfect graduation gift!

Advise your clients on the tax impact of various events on both sides of the border. Enrol in Cross Border Taxation – try the first chapter for free!

Should joint tax filing to enable full family income splitting be allowed? 70% of KBR readers say ‘yes.’

The new Registration of Tax Preparers Program, proposed to launch during the 2016-2017 fiscal year, will keep track of errors associated with a particular registrant in an effort of improve compliance. CRA is seeking input on this change in its relationship with professionals.