Mark Your Calendar: Critical Deadlines for May and June
Tax season never truly ends, it seems, as there are many more upcoming tax filing, investment planning and education milestones to discuss with your clients over the next six months. Check out our handy checklist below and then test yourself – what are the conversation openers you’ll use and with which clients? It’s your opportunity to shine with every member of the household:Governments Need to Budget Better, Not Raise Taxes
While opinions are split on whether increases to income tax or sales tax would be better, KBR readers largely agree that governments need to be more accountable for their spending and budgeting practices.
Bill C-60: Changes to the Discovery Process
Last week in the second part of our Bill C-60 series, we examined the changes to the tax court rules. This week we discuss changes to the discovery process.
Disability Awareness Week
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, issued the following statement recognizing Disability Awareness Week (May 26-June 1): "Disability Awareness Week offers Canadians an important opportunity to reflect on the varied and significant contributions that Canadians with disabilities make to our country each and every day, and the importance of helping to ensure that they and their families can participate to their fullest in the promise our country has to offer."
Evelyn Jacks: Part 1 – When Interest Is Tax Deductible
Did you know that small firms in the business sector create proportionately more jobs than large firms, especially in the early years of development?
Future: Advisor-Client Privilege Extends to Tax Advice?
From the late eighteenth century to the present day, solicitor-client privilege has been a topic fraught with varying levels of uncertainty, justification, and support.
Seniors Have Option to Defer OAS Pensions for Up to Five Years
Seniors have the option to defer starting their OAS pensions for up to five years (i.e. starting at age 70 rather than 65).
