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Canada’s tax and financial pros weighed in enthusiastically on last month’s two-part Knowledge Bureau Report Opinion Poll in which we asked: "Do you believe Canada’s tax system based on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada?" 71% said yes. Part 2 was this question: "If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?" The responses were very interesting:
Canada’s income gap is growing. That much is true, but that one sentence fails to tell the whole story. There is much more to the issue of increasing disposable income in Canada, especially in volatile, recessionary times. In fact, to close the income gap it’s most important to focus on the wealth gap. That means helping average people save more, sooner. That brings purpose and urgency to the proactive conversations that should be initiated this fall by professionally trained financial advisors. Consider the following:
Last month CRA posted a news release that they are making it easier for newcomers to apply for benefit and credit payments online. Unfortunately, the process is anything but easy. This presents a great opportunity for tax and financial professionals to help and in the process, start a highly valued new relationship with new Canadians.
When choosing an online education provider in tax, bookkeeping, or financial services, it’s important to look beyond course content alone. At Knowledge Bureau, we offer a more structured, supportive, and applied learning experience—designed to help professionals strengthen their careers and deliver measurable value to clients. Here’s how each part of the Knowledge Bureau experience supports your professional growth: