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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.

Next Week: Special Edition of KBR!

Next week's edition of Knowledge Bureau Report will be reporting live from the Distinguished Advisor Conference in Naples, Florida! Watch for live tweets @KnowledgeBureau  #DAC2012.

Featured Program: Master Financial Advisor - Succession & Estate Planning

The recent financial crisis has caused a crisis of another kind for financial advisors, a loss of trust and credibility by millions of clients who are now looking for more qualified people to manage their succession and estate planning decision. Differentiate yourself as the designated succession and estate planning specialist in your community and become a valuable resource to your clients as they develop a succession plan for their business.

Featured Book: Master Your Investment in the Family Business

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Cheryl Crowe: Linking investments with values

Most people are interested in socially responsible investing, says expert Cheryl Crowe, which means advisors have much to gain by being knowledgeable.

The second leg of PRPP regulations

Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs) are inching their way toward becoming a way for Canadians without a workplace pension plan to save for retirement.

Evelyn Jacks: Will house flipping put your principal residence exemption at risk?

In a hot housing market, “flipping” can be a lucrative strategy — but only if you don’t run afoul of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    12 votes
    17.39%
  • No
    57 votes
    82.61%