AUTHREP Changed July 15
Since July 15, the "Authorize a Representative" service in EFILE, accessed through tax software, will no longer be available. Tax professionals must now use the Represent a Client (RAC) portal to request online access to a client’s account.Our Top Posts of 2017: What Are Financial Professionals Reading?
It’s a sign of the times: Knowledge Bureau Report readers were most interested in recent tax news, based on our top five posts revisited here. The proposals to change the tax system for private corporations are of most concern; small wonder, too. Not yet law, Tax on Split Income (TOSI) rules begin January 1, 2018. Principle residence reporting changes are important too. Here’s what mattered most to our readers in 2017:
Tax Audit Practices: Small-Business Owners Need Financial Education
Small businesses in Canada are responsible for employing 8.2 million Canadians, which is 70.5 percent (1) of the total labour force. Recent tax changes are impacting small-business owners, their families, and the middle-class population in general, significantly. It’s time to take control with broader, deeper tax knowledge.
Let’s Collaborate: Get in on the DAC 2018 Agenda
Knowledge Bureau’s annual Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) will be taking place in beautiful Quebec City from November 11-14, 2018. The theme is “Changing the Face of Community – Collaboration with Impact.” We would love to hear what this means to you, and what you’d like to see in our compelling sessions at this pre-eminent educational event.
Mark Your Calendars: Post-Budget Analysis for Canada and the U.S.
Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce that its next professional development days - the CE Summits - will held May 29 to June 6 in Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto. Featuring special guest Dean Smith of Cadesky Tax, who will join Evelyn Jacks to discuss post-budget tax reforms in Canada and the U.S.
Tax Tip: A New Tax Credit for Infirm Children
Last week we discussed a new Canada Caregiver’s Credit (CCC) for spouses and eligible dependants who can be claimed as “equivalent to spouse.” But did you know that you can now make a new claim if you are a caregiver of a dependent minor or adult child who is infirm? It’s possible under the revamped Canada Caregiver Credit.
Tax Reforms: An Opportunity to Contribute to Financial Literacy
Some things never change: like their U.S. counterparts, Canadian taxpayers once again find themselves in the midst of tax reforms. The current one has been released in dribs and drabs, strategically in the just before or during holiday periods and with very short consultation periods. Should you be concerned?
