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Fall Reviews:  Did You Claim the Disability Tax Credit?

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) may be one of the lesser understood tax credits but for your clients who have a disability it is critically important. Having a conversation with your clients about health changes in their life circumstances and those of their loved ones could help them access this tax credit.  

Hold On to Your Tax Records

The CRA doesn't want your receipts when you file your return, especially if you are joining the over 5 million Canadians who will Netfile this year. However, be prepared to send in that hard copy on a post-assessment audit which many Canadians are subject to each spring.

People in the News: Knowledge Bureau Media Roundup

The Knowledge Bureau Faculty have been busy with the media this tax season. Here is a round up of recent media mentions!

Featured Event: Distinguished Advisor Workshop – Audit Defence Bootcamp

Tax Audit Season – June to December – begins soon, and tax professionals need to know how to respond to requests for post-filing information to set up the best defence in case of appeal. See the full agenda for this May's Distinguished Advisor Workshop, coming to a city near you.

Featured Book: Make Sure It’s Deductible

Help your unincorporated business owner clients take advantage of every legitimate business deduction and personal tax planning benefit while complying with their tax obligations. Buy 3 books, get 1 free! Use PromoCode: KBRSPECIAL.

Featured Course: Cross Border Taxation – FREE TRIAL!

More and more, Canada/U.S. cross border transactions make an impact during tax time, and advisors must understand how cross border taxation issues such as residency, snowbirding, and Canadian and U.S. investments, will impact their clients' tax returns. Free trial available!

Featured Tool: Debt Reduction Solutions Calculator

This calculator is a valuable tool in helping your clients determine the amount of income available to service debt and to calculate maximum mortgage payments, fixed term mortgages, and all-in-one solutions. Try it risk free!
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

A public consultation on whether the CDIC’s deposit insurance limit should be raised to $150,000 per deposit category is underway. Do you agree?

  • Yes
    126 votes
    94.74%
  • No
    7 votes
    5.26%