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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?

Structure a Tax-Efficient Family Income

Modern families that are successful in accumulating wealth over time use the power of their economic unit to get the best after-tax results during their lifetimes and with a tax-efficient, intergenerational wealth transfer in mind.

Highlights from DAC 2013: Back to the Future

The 10th annual Distinguished Advisor Conference was deemed to be the best yet – the speakers and sessions, networking opportunities, events, and unique Ojai moments. Here are few highlights from DAC 2013...

Leading Ladies Tell All at LeadHERship Café

Evelyn Jacks was among nine fempreneurs from across Manitoba who were interviewed by Women Business Owners Today about lessons in leadership.

Will You Be Ready for Tax Season?

Prepare yourself and your staff for the upcoming busy 2014 tax season with the Personal Tax Bootcamp – It's ALL TAX, ALL DAY, and it's going to be fun! Enrol by November 30 for best tuition prices.

Tackle the Tough Money Conversations

Through real life stories in Financial Fotographs, learn how to empower your family to have a healthy attitude about the financial aspects of life and broach the taboo financial subjects with ease. Order your copy today, hot off the presses.

Prepare Your Staff for the Upcoming Tax Season

Train your staff now in order to prepare accurate T1 tax returns for your clients. T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Basic includes the latest tax changes for 2013 returns. Enrol by November 27 and save $200 on tax deductible tuition fees.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?

  • Yes
    8 votes
    9.52%
  • No
    76 votes
    90.48%