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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 Gives Guidance on GAAR Rulings

Since 1988, 1,125 files have been referred to the GAAR Committee, according to recent statistics from CRA; CRA presented this and other statistics as it went through the GAAR process at the CRA & Professionals Breakfast Seminar in Toronto on June 6. 

United States Senate Approves New Online Tax Scheme

South of the border, our American friends have proposed new legislation aimed at imposing sales tax on customers shopping at large online retail websites.

Will Having a TFSA Reduce the Size of the Guaranteed Income Supplement?

With very minor exceptions, the definition of “income” used to determine the amount of the Guaranteed Income Supplement is the same as “Net Income” under the Income Tax Act. 

Understanding Synthetic Dispositions – Total Return Swap

We continue our Synthetic Dispositions series this week with a look at a total return swap.

Business Strategy Required to Manage Risk

Are you ready to grow your business?  According to Statistics Canada[1],  the top three reasons businesses fail is lack of vision, lack of knowledge, and the inability to use outside advisors effectively. 

Tax Efficiency Strategy: Earn More Tax Exempt Income

There are many sources of tax exempt income of which most people are unaware. Here's the tax secret...
 
 
 
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
    17.57%
  • No
    61 votes
    82.43%