The Lucrative Disability Tax Credit

Did you know that the Disability Tax Credit is not only lucrative when it is claimed on the tax return, but it is required to enable fifteen other provisions on the return. There is so much money left on the table when this provision is missed. Here are the additional provisions, and why working with a DMA™ Personal Tax Services Specialist is so important. In fact, it’s not too late to get this credential yourself before the start of the tax season.   

Official 2025 Acuity Conference Venue: Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Centre!

Get ready for the Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors experience in Puerto Vallarta, November 23-26, 2025 where we’ll be gathering for 4 days of mornings in session, afternoons in the sun, and fun and fiesta at night! We’re pleased to announce our official conference venue: the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort and Convention Centre. This is an All Inclusive resort experience at exclusive prices for KB Delegates. Check out the details and register for the conference now and you'll receive access to book your hotel room! Team member and group rates available.

T3 Trust Filing in 2024

There have been recent changes in the mechanics of how trusts function, including the Graduated Rate Estate (GRE) rules along with new rules in regard to which trusts are required to file a return every year regardless of whether or not there is income to be reported for trusts with taxation years ending after December 30, 2023. The deadline for filing those return is no later than 90 days after the trust's tax year-end. This is generally December 31. Therefore, trusts with a December 31, 2024, must file a T3 by March 31, 2025.

Rookie Tax Training School: Families, Employees & Investors, January 29

One week until Rookie Tax Training School focused on families, employees and investors. This half day event drills down on key tax filing tips and traps for tax season 2025 and will take a detailed look at the tax forms, including late form releases from CRA, and is ideal for anyone new to personal tax filing and especially valuable for career development in the tax preparation, public accounting or financial services industries. Register now and upskill your team for the upcoming tax season. Your tuition includes access to Canada’s Income Tax Fundamentals Course.

Register by Feb 15 and Earn New Specialized Credentials as a Distinguished Master Advisor™!

The DMA™ Distinguished Master Advisor is a technical specialist in one or more financial disciplines: personal tax, corporate tax, accounting, or small business management and business transition services. Register by February 15 to earn new specialized credentials that build confidence, bring new solutions and build new networks!

New!  Earn a New Certificate in Lifecycle Transitions Planning

Especially for experienced financial services professionals as part of a comprehensive workplace training plan! Earn a new Certificate in Lifecycle Transitions Planning. Choose 15 cool new interactive mini-courses – one hour in length - from a selection of 80 modules.  There’s one important focus:  to help you engage more effectively in tax-efficient wealth management conversations during this period of significant – and potentially expensive – tax change in Canada.  Here’s what you need to know:

Register Now for Rookie Tax School: Jan 29!

In this CE Savvy Mini Summit half day live virtual event, participants will learn how to confidently file simple tax returns at a high level.  This event is part of a 4-part training series with a focus on how to file the T1 tax forms and is ideal for new, rookie tax preparers, financial advisors who interact with clients who have tax-related questions and anyone new to tax filing in Canada. As part of this training program, you are automatically enrolled in Canada’s Income Tax Fundamentals Course. Check out the agenda and register now to upskill your team before the upcoming tax season!
 
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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

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