Investigative Tax Prep: Top Ten Changes to Probe
Tax season 2025 has started with a focus on the increased income levels some taxpayers may report due to proposed changes in capital gains tax laws. But aside from this there are new questions to probe with clients to ensure the family’s tax returns are filed to their very best benefit, given change in their life and financial events as well. Here are top 10 queries to add to your interview checklist:Become a Designated Professional & Earn Cycle 10 CIRO Credits!
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Adjusting Tax Returns: Control the Amount of Tax You Pay
It’s officially post tax season. As of June 17, CRA had received 30,908,149 tax returns and the average tax refund was $2200; the average taxes due were $7400. Now is the time to pay up, invest tax refunds wisely and adjust errors and omissions that may have occurred in your filings. But as important - get ready for the annual tax audit season. CRA can and will reassess tax returns for a variety of reasons. Follow this post tax season tip sheet to manage the tax erosion CRA changes can bring:
Reduced Child Care Fees: Tax Consequences & Social Impact
How has $10 a day child care impacted the ability for young families to build wealth? The answer is found in an interesting report recently released by the federal government. The new supports funded by both federal and provincial governments will also impact after-tax results.
Achieving a Healthy Balance: Business Planning Matters
How maxed out is your time? Most business owners struggle with this – too much to do, too little time. To prioritize consider: are you spending more time working on the creation of income or the creation of wealth? They are conjoined for sure, but by executing on financial priorities that are critical in all the important spheres in your life –in a healthy balance – you will likely achieve more of both.
What’s Your Why? Wake Up Your Latent Potential at Acuity 2024
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