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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:

The “urgent” global issues of 2013

The unstable global economy tops the list of “urgent” issues to address in 2013, says the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Evelyn Jacks: Taxes and economic outcomes are linked

It’s no secret that governments are awash in debt. But, where is the money to pay down federal and provincial deficits and accumulated debt going to come from?

No hiding behind inadequate records

A recently released judgment from the Tax Court of Canada testifies to the importance of good record-keeping and exemplifies a clever method that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) invokes when investigating taxpayers who hide behind inadequate records.

Deferring Old-Age Security

If you turn 65 before July 1, 2013, can you still opt to delay receipt of Old-Age Security (OAS)?

Use Tax-Free Zones

Everyone in Canada qualifies for the Basic Personal Amount (BPA). 

Lifestyle Column: 10 Neat Things

This week: 10 neat things about artichokes
 
 
 
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%