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July 2025 Poll
Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?
Prescribed Rates Going Up July 1: Pay Taxes, Make Tax Efficient Spousal Loans Now
Prescribed interest rates are about to rise for July 1 to September 30. One interesting and potentially beneficial financial strategy to grow the family’s wealth is to draw up an interspousal loan. The time to draw up the paperwork and lock in the current 1% prescribed rate is before the end of the month - June 30. Taxpayers who owe money to CRA will want to pay up before then too. Here are the details:
T1s Due June 15: Proprietors Must File for More Reasons Than One!
Unincorporated taxpayers must file their personal tax returns by June 15 or face late filing penalties. However, there are many more reasons to file than just to report and pay your taxes. Here’s a rundown of the obligations:
Climate Grief & Its Effect on Estate Planning with Generation Dread
Estate planning discussions are always difficult, but these days, perhaps even more so. That’s why tax and financial services providers must pay attention to new trends; notably, that young people – who are to be engaged as the primary stakeholders in wealth transfers – have experienced a significant drop in hopefulness. A recent Statistics Canada study concludes that future research could be done to better understand the potential implications. But DAC Keynote Speaker and new author Dr. Brett Wray has done some important research of her own and has a critical, urgent message: intergenerational power and wealth will not fix the underlying malaise. Find out more, below; reserve your spot at DAC now.
DAC Acuity 2022: Nominations Open for the Prestigious New Advisor Award
Submit the name of your worthy nomination for the DAC New Advisor Award now. The application deadline September 1, 2022. The prestigious award recognizes the next generation and their contributions to excellence in the tax, accounting and/or financial services. Here’s what the winner of this prestigious award will receive and how to apply:
Tax Dread for Small Business Owners: Filing Proprietorship Deadline Looms
A typical small business owner fearlessly wears many hats. However, when it comes to tax season, most just want to grab a pillow and hide their head under it.
