Canadian Dental Care Plan Renewal Deadline Approaches
Know Your Client! It’s a daily commitment and requirement, especially in the work that financial advisors do with their clients. It’s imperative that you ask about any significant changes in their lives. Has there been a significant new event: a move to take a new job or go to university, a marriage or divorce, a new birth, a disability or a death? And, in the case of income tested benefits such as the Canadian Dental Care Plan, (CDCP) do they qualify? Did they file their tax return on time to get it? Do you know the deadlines for doing so? Do you know when coverage ends if your client now longer qualifies?Budget Season 2019: A Provincial Round-Up
It’s 2019 Budget Season and there is lots of news. In Manitoba it was particularly good news on budget day on March 7, following B.C. on February 19. Meanwhile our two northern territories, the Northwest Territories and Yukon announced theirs on February 6 and March 7 respectively. What are the details? Read on! Then, don’t miss the Knowledge Bureau Special Federal March 19 Budget Report next week.
Charitable Sector Reform: CRA Lifts Suspension on Audits and Restriction on Political Activities
The nature of the charitable sector is changing in Canada. On March 7, 2019, the Minister of National Revenue issued four key recommendations for the administration of new rules relating to the political activities of charities. Some in the sector are rejoicing, but others are wondering about the long term impact of the changes.
Amplify Your Practice: New CE Learning Modules for Advisors
Sun Life and Knowledge Bureau are pleased to unveil Tax in Practice; a series of 10 new CE Modules for advisors who aspire to work with the lucrative small-to-medium business markets. Tax in Practice covers the most recent tax reform changes in order to provide advisors the opportunity to target the unique needs of family business clients by offering high-value advice.
Three Must-Dos to Prepare Savings for Retirement
It’s tax filing season but smart taxpayers will turn this into tax planning season, too. The key question for couples working with tax specialists: how do we maximize our retirement income potential? There are three specific goals to consider.
Tax Tip: Writing Off Your Interest Costs
The difference between good and bad debt often lies in its tax deductibility. Those who leverage their assets as part of their strategic plan to build wealth, will often do so more successfully by earning more income and increasing their net worth. However, should you borrow to invest? Claiming tax deductible interest is often the only consolation for the eroding effect that the costs of debt can have on personal wealth. Here’s what you need to know this tax season:
New Capital Cost Allowance Changes: Do Small Business Owners Benefit?
Knowledge Bureau has released a newly updated certificate course to train advisors on the nuances of filing tax returns for small businesses. The big tax change this tax season is proving to be a bit of a headache: how to handle new capital cost allowance claims under the new Accelerated Investment Incentive. Good news: this new course covers the issue with great examples and case studies.
