Will CRA’s SimpleFile Help or Hinder Canadians? Most Say It Misses the Mark

Tax and financial advisors in Canada have been sharing their thoughts on CRA’s new SimpleFile system, and their opinions are strong. We asked if they thought the newly revamped automated tax system will help more Canadians access tax benefits and comply with the tax system. 92% said no – why? Check it out below!

DAC: The Changing Face of Community–Collaboration with Impact

DAC is Canada’s pre-eminent educational event for the top wealth advisors in the tax and financial services. As an industry and as individuals lucky enough to live in Canada, it’s a great time to work “above our privilege” - that is, to set higher goals, improve services and to give back more in mentorship and engagement to a new client base with vastly different demands of their tax and financial advisors.

Knowledge Bureau proud to Support Children’s Charities at Winn$tock

Over $1Million will have been raised this week at the 14th Annual Winn$tock Battle of the Bands in support of children’s charities in Winnipeg.

Budget Updates 2018: Don’t Miss the Spring CE Summit Agenda

Knowledge Bureau has unveiled the comprehensive agenda for the Spring 2018 CE Summit workshops. There are three key reasons to make the time for fast-paced, interactive national event.

New Essential Tax Facts: Includes February 27, 2018 Budget Proposals

Knowledge Bureau’s Evelyn Jacks’ new book  Essential Tax Facts How to Make the Right Tax Moves and Be Audit-Proof, Too has incorporated the latest Federal Budget to help professional advisors and their clients in their relationship with CRA.  Featuring Audit-Buster Checklist and, this book can help you position yourself for greater success, post-tax filing season.

Leadership Development: Team Culture and the Role of Ethics

Leadership matters.  Your team depends on yours; so do your clients.  A couple of weeks ago, we featured a story on how the components of ethical leadership can be applied to individual leadership styles. It received great traction on the Executive Business Builders Network.  Please chime in this week.

People in the News - Siegfried Merten, MFA Achieves International Recognition

We salute the outstanding achievements of Siegfried Merten, Master Financial Advisor (MFA), who has been recognized internationally for his work in the avoidance of double taxation for retired Canadians.
 
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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
    7 votes
    8.33%
  • No
    77 votes
    91.67%