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Helping First Nations, Inuit and Metis with Tax Filing

The Canada Revenue Agency is trying to reach out to Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis to encourage them to file their tax forms on time and could use your help to make sure these communities get all the tax benefits they are entitled to. But filing tax returns are not always easy, especially when there is income on and off the reserve.

Understanding Synthetic Dispositions – Total Return Swap

We continue our Synthetic Dispositions series this week with a look at a total return swap.

Business Strategy Required to Manage Risk

Are you ready to grow your business?  According to Statistics Canada[1],  the top three reasons businesses fail is lack of vision, lack of knowledge, and the inability to use outside advisors effectively. 

Tax Efficiency Strategy: Earn More Tax Exempt Income

There are many sources of tax exempt income of which most people are unaware. Here's the tax secret...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Top Advisors to Discuss Future of Financial Services

Winnipeg, MB.  Under the theme, Back to the Future, delegates at the DAC (Distinguished Advisor Conference), will explore opportunities to build on past successes and experiences in a changing environment for both tax and financial advisors.

DAC 2013: Dan Kelly – Behavioural Finance: CRA and the Independent Business Community

About a quarter of a million business owners, or a fifth of businesses with employees, are now aged 55 and over and succession planning is big for them and for the economy. So is tax. How deep is government in the pocket of business? 

Get In Shape with Tax Bootcamps and Self-Study Courses

Register by June 30 for early bird "Summer School" prices.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

  • Yes
    11 votes
    16.67%
  • No
    55 votes
    83.33%