KBR Poll: A Huge Opportunity for Tax Reforms

The Knowledge Bureau News Network was vibrant last month, especially in the Knowledge Bureau Report Poll. Over 98% of readers who answered overwhelmingly were in favor of tax reforms and they had some great comments as well. Take a look:

Should Canadians top up their TFSA to get a jump on tax free savings in 2016 now that annual contributions have been capped at $5500, or should tax savings with an RRSP contribution be top priority now til the RRSP deadline of February 29, 2016?

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce Liberty Tax will join the January Personal Tax Update Workshop tour as a national sponsor.  Liberty Tax has more than 4,400 offices in North America, including 270 Liberty Tax Service offices in Canada.

At this time of year, professional tax and financial services are looking for highly qualified personal tax professionals for seasonal tax preparation and planning work Knowledge Bureau’s Distinguished Financial Advisor (DFA) – Tax Service Specialist™ designation bring you up to speed quickly with its online programs; in fact you (or your staff) can begin today.

The Income Tax Act and the Excise Tax Act allow the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to transfer the tax liability of a taxpayer onto third parties. There is a very distinct role for the tax and financial advisor in assisting their clients with this issue. This and more will be discussed at the upcoming Distinguished Advisor Workshop (DAW), with featured guest speakers in Vancouver Jan. 22 and Toronto Jan. 25.

Now available ebook or hard copy. "Evelyn Jacks shows Canadian families how to use tax planning to save thousands over the years through family income splitting and asset accumulation. This book is a must-read if you want to build wealth and achieve your financial goals."   Gordon Pape, bestselling author of Tax Free Savings Accounts.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou