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May 2025 Poll

Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?
Yes: 13 votes
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No: 117 votes
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Rowell Teaches T1135 and Other Audit-Prone Tax Issues

Tax audit season has begun and you need to be prepared to represent your clients with competence, confidence and a winning attitude by knowing what will be audited, what can be defended, and how to astutely position your advocacy for your client’s best after-tax position.

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What is the Age Amount?

The Age Amount is a non-refundable tax credit found on Line 301 of Schedule 1 of the federal tax return (provincial amounts may vary).

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Part 3:  The Art & Science of Retirement Planning

Doug Nelson, author of Master Your Retirement, looks deeper into the questions you should ask yourself when considering each of the seven retirement plan components.

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Going to School or Working Temporarily in the U.S.?

If you plan to attend school or work temporarily in the U.S., you may technically be deemed a U.S. resident for tax purposes.

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Part 2: The Art & Science of Retirement Planning

Doug Nelson is author of the newly released Master Your Retirement and discusses the "laws" of retirement planning.

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