Wildfires: Apply for Taxpayer Relief Provisions

It may not be the first concern, but Canadians affected by wildfires may worry at some point about the tax consequences of lost records or missed filing deadlines – the next one on June 16 for those filing T1 returns with proprietorship income. Fortunately, the CRA offers Taxpayer Relief Provisions when there are circumstances beyond a taxpayer’s control, including natural disasters, serious illness or death in the family, or errors made by the CRA, which may trigger penalties and interest due to late or incomplete tax filings. Here’s what you need to know.

Limited recourse capital notes (“LCRN”) are yielding some impressive coupon payments.  LCRNs are a new and complicated hybrid security.  This article will provide preliminary Canadian federal income taxation information as it discusses the tax treatment for third-party investors by investing in LCRNs. 

Don’t miss the Society of Real Wealth Managers next Meeting of the Minds on August 11 at 10:30 am Central Time.  It's a free event to Introduce you to RWMs from coast-to-coast for three reasons: to connect. contribute. collaborate...and share RWM "aha moments"! Here's what you need to know:

Submit the name of your worthy nomination for the DAC New Advisor Award now. The application deadline September 1, 2021. The prestigious award recognizes the next generation and their contributions to excellence in the tax, accounting and/or financial services. Here’s what the winner of this prestigious award will receive and how to apply:

Knowledge Bureau Designates: your professionalism matters to your clients. Your achievements are also an inspiration to the thousands of undergrads inn Knowledge Bureau program from coast to coast.  But, the grace period for relicensing ends August 31!  Make sure to maximize your investment in your credentials. Send along your Attestation to Standards of Conduct now. Check out the handy Q&A Relicensing Guide below or call us for help: 1-866-953-4769.  Here’s what you need to know:

The April 19, 2021 Federal Budget has received Royal Assent, and one important change will bring much needed help to a million more low income Canadians: the expansion to Canada’s Workers Benefit (CWB).  The expanded annual benefit, which provides up to $1,400 for single workers without children and $2,400 per family, will now be accessible to 3.2 million people. Here are the details.

Why is tax efficiency so important in planning for future financial peace of mind?  Because it increases the present value of income; which has the potential of earning more income and value over the longer savings horizon. Tax and investment advisors can provide invaluable assistance especially to those clients under age 45, who lag behind in their RRSP contributions.