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:DAC 2013 – Day 3: Go Back to the Future – Reaching Higher for Bigger Success
Collaborative wealth management — Reaching Higher for Bigger Successes — was the theme for the final day of DAC 2013. The day started with a grim picture of aging demographics.
DAC 2014 RFPs Now Being Accepted
Knowledge Bureau is now accepting RFPs for speakers and topics for the Distinguished Advisor Conference 2014 in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The theme is Think BIG: Find the Sweet Spots in Wealth Management. Speakers and sponsors are requested to reply by December 15.
Part 2: Reporting Segregated Funds: Guarantees at Maturity
Your client owns segregated funds in non-registered accounts with guarantees at maturity. How is this treated on the tax return in the case of a withdrawal?
The After-Tax Costs of Investing
To maximize your investment outcomes, be sure to assess the after-tax cost of fees for each investment. A higher return due to lower fees (as opposed to increased risk) can result in significantly more income in retirement and higher estate values.
Think BIG in Texas for DAC 2014
Knowledge Bureau is excited to announce the beautiful Horseshoe Bay, Texas as our DAC 2014 location!
Get In Shape for Tax Season at Bootcamp!
Get ready for the busy 2014 tax season with the Personal Tax Bootcamp. This fast paced workshop will focus on changes in personal tax planning, 2013 T1 tax forms, and all the details you need to really dig for every tax deduction and credit your clients are entitled to. Be an early bird and save – early registration ends November 30.
