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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:

Manage Instalments: Avoid a Balance Owing of More than $3,000

Avoid owing more than $3,000 at your balance due date.

Special Report: Live from the Distinguished Advisor Conference in Ojai

Knowledge Bureau will be reporting live with highlights from the 10th Annual Distinguished Advisor Conference November 10-13. Tune in to the key nuggets our 24 distinguished speakers will impart! Follow the action on Twitter with @knowledgebureau.com and #KBDAC. Be sure to also join us for the announcement of the location and theme of next year's DAC!

Personal Tax Bootcamp

It’s ALL TAX, ALL DAY—and it’s going to be fun! Shake out the cobwebs: Get ready for the busy 2014 tax season in this fast paced workshop focused 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.

Financial Fotographs: How to Talk to Your Family About Money

“I wish my parents had talked to me about money.” If this resonates with you, you are not alone. Learn from new Canadian author Kevin Gebert how to approach the critical money conversations with your friends and family. Order your copy today–bulk orders qualify for significant discounts.

Financial Literacy: Assessing Risk and Return

It’s Financial Literacy month! Help your clients assess risk and return as a more effective financial educator. The goal is better joint decision-making in managing family wealth. Learn conveniently online and qualify for 30 CE/CPD credits before year end. Enrol in Financial Literacy: Assessing Risk and Return by November 13 and save $200 on tax deductible tuition fees.

Map Out Your Financial Future

Financial Literacy month at Knowledge Bureau includes tools to map out your financial future with the Financial Assessment Calculator. Take a free trial!
 
 
 
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
    6.15%
  • No
    61 votes
    93.85%