Will CRA’s SimpleFile Help or Hinder Canadians? Most Say It Misses the Mark

Tax and financial advisors in Canada have been sharing their thoughts on CRA’s new SimpleFile system, and their opinions are strong. We asked if they thought the newly revamped automated tax system will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system. 92% said no – why? Check it out below!

Distinguished Advisor Conference: Young Advisors Award Winners Announced!

Knowledge Bureau and Manulife are pleased to announce that Joseph Alfie (left), B.Com. of Myriad Private Wealth/HollisWealth in Montreal, Quebec, and Jonathan Earle, B.Sc, P.Eng, MBA, CFP®, CIM®, a financial advisor with Bell Financial/Manulife Securities Incorporated in Aurora, Ontario, have been selected as the 2017 winners of THE DAC YOUNG ADVISORS AWARD, to be awarded at the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) in Kelowna, B.C., November 5 - 8.

13 Reasons to Attend the Distinguished Advisor Conference Nov. 5-8 in Kelowna

Plus, find out who the lucky winners are to the DAC trivia contest!

How Can Advisors Address Canada’s Debt Issue?

The Bank of Canada’s interest rate hike this month and the increase of prime rates by the big banks have made effective debt management even more important for Canadians.

Addressing the Threat of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services

What has more value: Artificial Intelligence or the advice humans give to their clients? The debate is on at the Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 5 - 8 in Kelowna.

Find Success Through In-Demand Job Opportunities: Start Your Tax Preparation Career

Looking for a career-building “back-to-school” project? Knowledge Bureau has developed a new introductory tax course

Win Your Way to the Distinguished Advisor Conference: a $2,000 Value!

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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe SimpleFile, CRA’s newly revamped automated tax system, will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system?

  • Yes
    7 votes
    8.24%
  • No
    78 votes
    91.76%