This Month’s Poll
Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?People in the News
Darren Ryan, an insurance and financial services professional in St. John’s, NL, shares his thoughts about attending last year’s Distinguished Advisor Conference
Knowledge Bureau Comments on Proposed Changes to the VDP
CRA is proposing changes to its Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP). In response, Knowledge Bureau submitted the following comments for government review in advance of the August 8, 2017, consultation deadline:
Renting Part of your Home? Watch Your Tax Bill
Renting out the basement, or even just a room, in one’s home has long been a great way to tap into an additional stream of income to improve cash flow, enhance savings or reduce debt.
Foreign Asset Reporting
If your clients own assets abroad, they must submit Form T1135 Foreign Income Verification Statement to CRA to disclose whether they had “specified foreign assets” held during the year, if the total cost at any time exceeded $100,000 Canadian.
Manitoba is One Step Closer to a Pooled Retirement Pension Plan (PRPP)
New provincial rules were finalized earlier this month governing the use of Pooled Retirement Pension Plans in Manitoba.
Life Purpose
“The way we communicate with others ultimately determines the quality of our lives.” – Anthony Robbins
