As Canada transitions into a new economic era under the new government's evolving tax policies, financial professionals face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. To navigate this shifting landscape, staying informed isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. That's why CE Summits – Advisory Diploma is a must-attend professional program for tax advisors, financial planners, and professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional value to their clients amongst complexity. These sessions are led by expert faculty Evelyn Jacks, Doug Nelson, Carol Willes and Ruth Horst on May 21 – register by the May 15 early-bird deadline!
Will separations and divorces increase due to the pandemic? Unemployment can be a factor that leads to a spike in separations and divorces; as a result, tax and financial advisors need to understand the tax rules if they see this trend in the 2021 tax filing season.
We love to celebrate the scholastic achievements of our designates at Knowledge Bureau, and to wrap up yesterday’s Virtual CE Summits we dished out some prizes to two lucky winners. Please join us in congratulating them and check out what they won!
Are you training new and returning staff working in independent tax filing firms? Perhaps you are a CPA in public practice, a financial advisor, public trustee, legal or financial assistant, municipal officer, payroll or software company serving individuals and business owners with tax compliance? Then don’t miss Knowledge Bureau’s acclaimed Advanced T1 Tax Update 2021 for 2020 T1 Returns. Here’s what’s new in our innovative offerings this year:
With the dramatic increase in online transactions and digital solutions, and the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic, clients require more frequent professional communications, improved collaboration between their financial professionals and more efficient processes in building wealth with all family stakeholders in a highly complex tax and investment environment. Differentiate yourself as a Real Wealth Manager™ to help with high value professional skills. Consider the following:
This year, the tax season will again be different, particularly with new rules stemming from pandemic benefits and tax credits and the complexity they have created for tax filers. And, lots has changed at the CRA, too. That’s why there is a great opportunity for professionals and new entrants to the tax preparation market to improve their credentials during the continued lockdowns.
Tax and financial advisor, now is the time to help your clients set their new year goals: and here’s a 2021 tax filing and investment planning milestones checklist to help with the process.
Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?