The enrolment deadline is September 10 for one of the most important CE/CPD Sessions you may attend this year. Canadian tax policy is shifting rapidly, and advisors need to be ready for the impact with sound and confident audit defence knowledge. At the CE Savvy Summit on September 17, 2025, featuring noted tax experts Evelyn Jacks, Kim Moody and Dr. Dean Smith, the Society of RWM Round Table Think Tank will also host a dynamic discussion: Caught in the Crosshairs of CRA. Be sure to take part of this interactive session as we review recent changes to the tax system, promises to enhance service levels at CRA eliminate loopholes, and strengthen CRA enforcement through technology.
In response to a scathing report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer back in 2017, CRA initially promised to improve its service standards by 2020. CRA has made small steps in the right direction with an upgraded phone system for the business inquiries line. Do you find that call requests are being resolved more quickly and accurately?
According to Statistics Canada, based on the 2018 tax year, taxpayers who donate to charity are giving more, marking a second year of growth in giving by these generous Canadians. What’s more, charitable donations rose the most in Saskatchewan – a whopping 17.1% over the year before. It was therefore very appropriate to hear from a prominent financial advisor from this generous province at this week’s CE Summit, to explain some of the reasons why.
Abe Toews, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C, CHS, Chair of the Board of Directors, Advocis will make a special guest appearance to discuss year end donations strategies as he shares the virtual stage with expert headliners at the November 18 Virtual CE Summit. The theme is focused planning for investors and self-employed taxpayers. Advisors who need to brush up on advanced planning, especially for corporate owner-managers, should mark their calendars and register no later than Monday, November 16.
The deadline for filing Registered Charity Information returns was extended to December 31, 2020 for returns due between March 18, 2020 and December 31, 2020. However, the CRA’s Charities Directorate is also encouraging charities to file as soon as possible to avoid expected processing delays as a result of the high volume of returns that will be submitted around the deadline.
DAC Acuity 2020 set a high standard for virtual conferences - a perfect blend of information, education, inspiration and recreation; this according to delegate Thomas B. Russell B.Sc., MBA, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C. who joined advisors from coast to coast, virtually, to take in the bold thinking and bright insights of incredible speakers over three days of learning and unique online networking opportunities.
Statistics show that 70.2% of all revenues earned by professionals in the accounting, tax filing, bookkeeping and payroll services results from working with the business sector. This means if you have built a tax filing business serving individuals and households only, you’re missing out on a big share of the market. Small business needs more help on the road to pandemic recovery, so now is a great time to hone your skills, and earn new credentials to provide this essential service.
On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?