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.
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.
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!
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?
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!
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!
Ask anyone: does it seem like today’s common financial thread is that financial futures seem out of reach? From burdensome costs of interest, groceries and fuel, and the resulting investment gaps, Canadians just want their financial sea legs back. What does it take to stop, re-assess, and re-engage confident financial outcomes against the backdrop of rapidly changing tax and economic environments? What is the role of the financial professional today in bringing back a methodical approach to financial peace of mind? At the 2024 Acuity Conference or Distinguished Advisors, our panel hosted by Christine Logan and Sponsored by Franklin Templeton will tackle the issues.