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Bill C-31: Royal Asset and New CRA Powers Could Come Soon

Changes are coming to the Income Tax Act and both you and your clients will all be affected with new tax risks including longer tax audits. Bill C-31, which passed second reading in the House of Commons on June 3 and is now at committee stage, contains elements of previous Federal Budgets that will expand the CRA’s compliance and enforcement powers. Here’s what you need to know and pass along to your clients:

Lumping Options and Stock Transactions

I do about 200 trades a year. Can I assemble all trades into one final total instead of having to input each one, one line at a time?

Earn CE Credits and Advance Your Advisory Practice

Expand your specialized wealth management knowledge with the Master Financial Advisor™ program. Find out how you can attend the Retirement and Succession Planning Bootcamp at no charge.

Financial Fotographs Launches with Success

Financial Fotographs, the book that is making money management a function of the family unit, was officially launched February 2 at Coyote Creek Golf Course in Surrey, BC.

Accounting for Business Transitions

At some time in the lifecycle of a business, the owner/manager must deal with the sale or succession of their business. In Accounting for Business Transitions, understand the business issues involved and know what financial information is required to make decisions during the sale or transfer of the business.

Calculate the Tax Impact on Your Clients’ Investment Income

The Investment Income Calculator provides a step-by-step method for planning investment income for a single client or a couple over a four-year period and will quickly determine the tax impact on investment income and help you reconfigure solutions when alternative saving strategies are required. Try a free trial today!

Find the Sweet Spots at DAC 2014

Soar higher, think bigger, and drive your future value proposition and results. Don’t miss our 11th annual Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 9-12 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Early bird pricing ends June 30.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

According to CRA, Canadians experience improved service delivery and responsiveness from the CRA this tax season. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    4 votes
    6.06%
  • No
    62 votes
    93.94%