Should Deposit Insurance Be Raised from $100,000?
The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (CDIC) deposit protection is automatically applied when investors deposit money with a member bank or credit unions. The object is to protect depositors should a bank fail. The good news? There has not been a deposit insurance payout in almost 30 years. But now the framework is under review and both advisors and their clients may wish to weigh in, in particular because the deposit insurance limit is currently only $100,000 in specific deposit categories.Moving Soon? Keep Receipts for a Lucrative Deduction
If December is moving month for you, three pieces of advice: tax a deep breath, treat yourself to some extra eggnog, and keep those moving expense receipts handy. They will be worth a lot of money when you file your tax return.
November’s Poll: Beware of Increased CRA Scrutiny on Sale of Principal Residences
Knowledge Bureau’s November poll was a no-doubter. An overwhelming majority of 87% answered yes to the question: “Do you agree that the new reporting changes for 2016 will result in significant audit activity on the disposition of principal residences?”
Get Ready for Tax Season as a DFA- Tax Services Specialist™
There is a growing demand for qualified tax specialists in the financial services sector. Knowledge Bureau’s DFA- Tax Services Specialist program™ will allow you to tap into this profitable career path and build your own professional practice. All it takes is six in-depth courses (180 hours) to earn your DFA-Tax Services Specialist™ designation, and you can get started immediately.
The January Advanced Personal Tax Update Workshop is Coming Soon across Canada
Knowledge Bureau’s Annual Personal Tax Bootcamp is coming soon: in six cities across Canada: January 17-25, 2017. Registrants are urged to reserve their spots early as seating is limited, and to take advantage of early-bird tuition reductions until January 10.
Life Purpose
"Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it." Charles R. Swindoll
Clawback Planning for 2017
Taxpayers who are subject to clawbacks of EI, OAS or personal amounts, have marginal tax rates that are significantly higher than other taxpayers at the same income levels. When planning income levels in retirement, these inflated marginal tax rates need to be avoided whenever possible.
