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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?
What expenses are deductible for child care costs?
Child care expenses are claimable by Canadian residents for services provided in Canada, although deemed residents living abroad qualify as well.
Grad Spotlight - How the MFA Program Enhanced Joan’s Effectiveness as a Financial Advisor
Joan McIvor earned her MFA-Retirement Income Specialist designation with honours in 2012 and has used the knowledge gained from the MFA program to enhance her business. We are pleased to have Joan as one of our distinguished grads.
Internet Businesses: Did you Know About Schedule 88?
T2 filers must complete Schedule 88, effective with year-ends beginning 2013. This form is more detailed that the new “Internet Business Activities” added to schedule T2125 of the T1 return however, in both cases the information is to be filed with the tax return.
Stay Away from Charity Schemers
If you participate in an abusive charitable donations tax shelter, you’re opening yourself up to a sure audit.
Grad Spotlight - Lucie’s Designation Strengthens Her Business
Lucie Hansom earned her DFA-Tax Services Specialist designation in 2012 and in 2013 attended her first Distinguished Advisor Conference. We are pleased to have Lucie as one of our distinguished grads.
