Knowledge Bureau Poll: Tax Cut Doesn’t Cut It!
The Notice of Ways and Means Motion was released on May 27, but the 1% tax rate cut going into effect on July 1, didn’t cut it with Knowledge Bureau Report readers who responded to our May Poll. A decisive 90% of respondents said “No” when asked: does the new government’s promise to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, (14.5% in 2025) go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? Here were their comments and suggested alternatives based on real life experiences with the after-tax income their struggling clients are left with:Year-End Tax Secrets: Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are common investments but can often cause some tax confusion, particularly because investors don’t understand their real returns from these investments, after fees and taxes.
Two Hot Tax Tips for Year-End Planning
If you want your clients to start 2017 on a sound financial footing, you’ll help them with the one BIG thing they can do before year-end to keep more money in their pockets in 2016: reduce their taxes with these two smart tips for tax savings.
Financing for Start-ups: There Are More Options Than You Think
Seeking the best solution to finance your start-up venture is essential to the long-term success of your business. The right solution depends on the current needs of the business, as well as those you anticipate in the future.
It’s Not Too Late: Register Now for the Distinguished Advisor Workshop
The Distinguished Advisor Workshops, fall edition, begin Thursday in Vancouver—a great way to earn 10 CE credits and officially start adding value to your client relationships with sound year-end tax planning opportunities. This is your chance to listen to top industry experts, learn from peer-to-peer interactions, and ask your most burning questions.
Owner-Managers Want Professionals to Guide Them Proactively
Are you being proactive in giving advice to your business-owner clients? Or is your work simply reactive to the transactions you are recording? Knowledge Bureau’s Managerial Accounting course trains advisors to better assist business owners with decision-making by being strategic and forthcoming with an interpretation of the information in the financial statements.
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