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New Graduates Survey Shows Education Brings Happiness
This just in: a post-secondary education can bring on joy. A 2018 National Graduates Survey released by Statistics Canada on November 17 surveyed 2015 post-secondary graduates in Canada. It reports that the majority of graduates were satisfied with their jobs, felt qualified for them and 91% were working full time.
RSVP Now for the Advanced Personal Tax Update Workshop
Just released: the agenda for the January 20 Advanced T1 Tax Updated and Virtual CE Summit. This is your opportunity to attend Canada’s most comprehensive T1 filing course from Canadian tax experts Evelyn Jacks, Larry Frostiak, Dr. Dean Smith and Alan Rowell; this time addressing a national audience in this year’s virtual webinar format. RSVP now: early-bird savings end January 15 and there is special pricing for firms who wish to enrol teams.
Accountability Check: Is it Easier to Access Info from CRA?
In response to a scathing report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer back in 2017, CRA initially promised to improve its service standards by 2020. CRA has made small steps in the right direction with an upgraded phone system for the business inquiries line. Do you find that call requests are being resolved more quickly and accurately?
2020: A Year to Give More
According to Statistics Canada, based on the 2018 tax year, taxpayers who donate to charity are giving more, marking a second year of growth in giving by these generous Canadians. What’s more, charitable donations rose the most in Saskatchewan – a whopping 17.1% over the year before. It was therefore very appropriate to hear from a prominent financial advisor from this generous province at this week’s CE Summit, to explain some of the reasons why.
