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. . .

Advanced T1 Tax Update: Early-Bird Registration Ends Jan 15

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:

Differentiate Yourself as a Real Wealth Manager

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:

2021: Maximize Lockdowns to Excel in a Very Different Tax Season

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.  

2021 Tax Filing & Investment Planning Milestones Checklist

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.

Mark Your 2021 Educational Calendar

Now is the right time to plan your professional development opportunities and earn CE credits in 2021. Explore your options with our new interactive Calendar of Educational Events 2021 and reserve your time to get your world class financial education in place.

Poll Results: Will Business Owners Make Ends Meet?

The results of our November poll were sobering; after a neck-in-neck race with opinions divided, 50.29% of professionals in the tax and financial services answered “no” when we asked if they thought their business clients would be able to make ends meet before year-end.
 
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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?

  • Yes
    5 votes
    7.46%
  • No
    62 votes
    92.54%