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No More Sworn Testimony, But Audits Are Still Stress Inducing

“That” Phrase: it’s one no taxpayer wants to hear – digitally or otherwise. “You’re being audited.” If you’ve had to deliver that news you’ll know that the reaction can range from indignity to shock to panic. Based on the latest piece of legislation before Parliament, you might have to tell more of your clients to buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. CRA will now have greater powers. Consider this:

Seven Financial Conversations to Initiate During the Pandemic

 Your clients will likely need your guidance on the tax and financial consequences of life and economic events brought on by the coronovirus. Following is a checklist of financial issues for you to discuss with them. 

Pandemic Downtime? Shed Some Light on Your Knowledge Gaps

New from Knowledge Bureau: it’s time to shed some light on your knowledge gaps! With short courses & client education tools especially designed for busy tax, bookkeeping and financial professionals. The first three modules are now available, and if you enrol today to deepen your knowledge, you’ll receive CE courses for you, presentation for your clients, client-handouts and more. Plus, you can take advantage of an exclusive introductory offer.

Pandemic and E-Learning: Knowledge Bureau’s Got You Covered

Knowledge Bureau’s got your back to help you continue your professional development during any pandemic downtime. Train or retrain new staff. Existing students: If you need more time, call us and we’ll extend your study time at no extra charge.

A Professional Approach: Knowledge Bureau Pros Are Pandemic-Ready

Knowledge Bureau wants to hear from you on how you are managing the coronavirus with your staff and clients. Today we hear from The Accounting Place and their response to the Pandemic.

Paper T1 Filers: Beware, It’s an 8-Page Return

What’s new in tax filing season 2020 now that it’s officially underway? There is $1 billion in uncashed cheques at CRA for 7.6 million people; paper-filed returns have been sent to 1.7 million people; plus, one more important detail that hasn’t had a lot of attention yet. That is, the tax return is 8-pages long this year!

Tax Expenditures Report: Clues to 2020 Federal Budget Changes?

Is wealth preservation important as demographics change dramatically over the next 15 to 20 years in Canada? Or are today’s taxing requirements so great that governments need to tap into wealth accumulation immediately? Those are a few of the tax policy questions to be answered as federal and provincial budget season arrives in Canada this month. A recent federal government report provides some good clues as to what may lie ahead.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree that public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services should be able to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit?

  • Yes
    9 votes
    23.68%
  • No
    29 votes
    76.32%