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June 2025 Poll
Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening?
New Luxury Tax: On Bentleys, Boats and Some Items Over $100,000
In the April 2022 Federal Budget, the government announced its intention to add an additional tax on “luxury items.” This new tax was included in Bill C-19, which became law on June 23, 2022, and collection of the tax began on September 1. Items sold prior to September 1 are not subject to the tax even if delivery takes place after September 1.
Risk Management Reviews Important in Light of Higher Inflation
With the recent spike in inflation, planners need to re-evaluate their financial plans. I’ve previously written about revisiting the long-term mortgage amortization projections with rising interest rates and the impact of rising costs to cash flow (With Mortgage Rates Rising, Revisit Financial Plans).
New Advisor Award: Nominations Accepted Until September 15
Nominate someone you know for the DAC New Advisor Award today!
DAC 2022: Financial Peace of Mind Through the Emotional Despair of Climate Change
Estate Planning: Finding Financial Peace of Mind Despite Next Gen Despair
Business Leaders: Future-Proof Your Practice
Gender Inclusion: Acknowledging and Servicing Transgender, Non-Binary and LGBTQ2+ People. It has never been more apparent than now that gender norms are changing, and these changes are here to stay.
