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. . .

CE SAVVY™ Biz Ed: Understanding Tax Collection

The World Economic Forum, which wraps up this week, signaled more gloomy economic news for 2023, more interest rate hikes to come, and a mild recession.  For worried investors, retirees and employees, particularly in the tech industry, shoring up new learning opportunities is a good idea.  Knowledge Bureau can help with a new series of Specialized Credentials and micro-courses that begins with a solid understanding of a key wealth eroder: TAX.

Knowledge Bureau is Instagram Official

It’s official! We are on Instagram. Follow us @knowledgebureau1 to find out the latest Knowledge Bureau news, courses and events. Or if there’s anything specific, you’d like to see on this social platform please reach out and let us know. It’s our 20th Anniversary this year, so we are excited to share contests, promotions and news with you. And quite frankly – we can’t wait to connect directly with you.

Are Your Clients Thinking of Retiring in 2023: Think Again?

There’s an argument to be made with high inflation, a shaky economy and possibly lacklustre returns – that this year is the worst year to retire. Retirees NEED to know how long their assets are going to last. High inflation makes that tricky as retirees must draw down more income to pay for basics like groceries and gas. 

The Largest Wealth Transfer in History – $1 Trillion to Change Hands by 2026

According to a report by Toronto- based research firm Strategic Insight, approximately $1Trillion in personal wealth will change hands by 2026, with roughly 70 percent of that in the form of financial assets.  In fact, this is already taking place, as Baby Boomers and Gen X transfer their wealth to Millennials and GenZ. 

The Advanced T1 Tax Update - We’ve Got You Covered For Tax Season

Knowledge Bureau’s Advanced T1 Tax Update is more than an incredibly fun and full day of shaking out the cobwebs and learning about the “dark tax horses” with colleagues from coast to coast! This tax update has got you covered for the entire tax season with great online resources: a comprehensive online certificate course featuring over 100 retention questions,  Evergreen Explanatory Notes – a complete tax research library - plus Knowledge Bureau’s Discovery Tools – 16 sophisticated tax planning calculators! 

Tax Planning: How To Push Back on Economic Malais

Taxpayers need to quickly sharpen financial skills for the challenging times ahead, and a good way to start is to find the right advisor for their future, says Knowledge Bureau Founder and President Evelyn Jacks, best-selling tax financial author and award-winning educator.  It’s also critically important for both parties to invest anew in their financial education, especially tax education, to push back on the economic malaise predicted for 2023. 
 
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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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