KBR Halloween and Taxes – Both are Scary!

Halloween is a night for spooky things. Some adults would say, it’s a bit like the tax filing deadline. There are few things that can terrify even the bravest of us as much. When a new client comes to your door, keep this in mind. You have the potential to turn terror into, well fun. It’s true! Think about it. . .

Register Now to Celebrate at the 2024 Acuity Conference in Montreal!

Are you ready to celebrate and network with the best thought leadership in the tax and financial services at the 2024 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors? Don’t miss the final opportunity for early-bird savings and reserve your spot by September 15, your tuition includes the Wine and Cheese Meet & Greet (exclusively for KB Designates), the Opening Reception and Knowledge Bureau Awards Dinner on Sunday, November 10. Then on November 11, you’re invited to join us the beautiful Rialto Theatre for the Acuity Gala for Distinguished Advisors. Details below:

CE Savvy Summit: Advising Clients with Audit Defence in Mind

The system is just wrong!  Think of the problems your clients are having with CRA and their TFSA audits.  The TFSA contribution room on the MyAccount portal does not coincide with actual contributions, yet CRA is giving.  Another issue is the lack of use, improper use and/or set up of health spending accounts which are so important to small business owners.  How do you make sure that these plans are audit proof? Lastly, there are inheritance/crypto scams out there. . .are you talking to your clients about this?  Find out more in this informative Society of Real Wealth Managers Round Table hosted by Doug Buss,  CLU, CPCA, CFP, CEA, RWM™, FDFS™ at the September 18 Virtual CE Summit.

The Joy Factor - Unlock the Secrets to Thriving | Andreaa Vanacker

Dr. Andreaa Vanacker will share her remarkable story and experiences to help you consider the role of joy and purpose in financial decision-making. You’ll be exposed to a new perspective in encouraging those you influence, to assess their legacy and optimize their most important asset: time. Learn more, only at the Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors November 10-12 in Montreal. Register by the September 15 early-bird deadline!

Defusing the Family Business…Time Bomb

This is an annual favorite book, especially at year end tax planning time, by Jenifer Bartman and Evelyn Jacks from publisher Knowledge Bureau. It addresses a common family secret that plagues millions of Canadians from coast to coast: what to do with the family business at a time when boomers are contemplating retirement.  Will the business sell for the millions owners hope for, blow up, or just wind down?   Will family relationships survive it all?

Coming August 31! Canada’s Income Tax Fundamentals Course™

New! Get hooked on taxes preparing true-to-life case studies on professional tax software.  File simple tax returns confidently. This 20-hour pre-requisite to Knowledge Bureau’s highly acclaimed professional Diploma and Designation Programs is perfect for anyone new to personal tax filing and especially valuable for career development in the tax preparation or financial services. Pre-register now. Canada’s Income Tax Fundamentals Course™ will be available August 31 and you can take advantage of this pre-sale offer, ending this week!

CE Savvy Summits: New Trends in Tax Audit Defence and Appeals

The upcoming September 18 Virtual CE Summit is focused on Audit Defence and features an important session led by experienced tax litigation lawyer, Anna Malazhavaya, LLB, who will cover significant expansion of the CRA audit powers in the recent years. You will learn the best practices in corresponding with CRA auditors, how to identify situations where CRA auditors overstep their boundaries, how to protect your clients, and when to engage a tax lawyer. Register by September 15 and check out the full agenda online!
 
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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?

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