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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:

Lifestyle Column: 10 Neat Things

This week: 10 neat things about plant senses.

People in the News: David Christianson’s Managing the Bull Hits Manitoba Bestseller List!

Knowledge Bureau Newsbooks added David Christianson to our bestsellers list last week.

Featured Book: MASTER Your Investment in the Family Business

Family business owners typically have most of their net worth tied up in their business. This book outlines the options available to the family to ensure they know how to protect one of their most valuable assets. Order by Feb. 18 and receive $5 off.

Featured Course: Accounting for Business Transitions

At some time in the lifecycle of a business, the owner/manager must deal with the sale or succession of the business. This course will help you guide your client in making decisions regarding the financial and business issues that arise during these transitions.

Featured Tool: Registered vs. Non-Registered Savings Calculator

Get a quick answer to how much tax saving are available by making an RRSP contribution and determine the costs of a proposed RRSP loan and compare the loan costs to the earnings within the RRSP during the loan repayment period. Read more to see the calcualtor in use.

Featured Event: 10th Anniversary DAC—Register by Feb. 15 and Save

Help us celebrate 10 years of cutting edge professional development and seize the opportunity: be there to think strategically with top advisors at the Distinguished Advisor Conference in Ojai, California, November 10–13, 2013.
 
 
 
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%