Disability Tax Credit Certified Impairments: Survey Says “No”

The federal government has made its intentions clear that there will be an expansion of those who are eligible to certify an individual for the Disability Tax Credit. Our May poll results are in. 83% of our readers voted against allowing public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit.

Last month, Knowledge Bureau issued the results of a poll indicating that financial professionals are firmly divided on the prospect of $15-an-hour minimum wage. Now the business community is having a similar debate

Did you know that the CRA’s Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) is proposed to change soon, restricting the ability to correct errors and omissions within a 10-year period?

Tax pros beware — fraudsters have developed a sophisticated new email scam designed to steal your tax software usernames and passwords.

The federal government’s “hurry up” approach to major tax reforms in Canada needs to slow down to allow for careful analysis of the proposals and changes from all stakeholders,

“The difference between the richest man and the poorest is but a day of hunger and hour of thirst.” —Kahlil Gibran

What has more value: Artificial Intelligence or the advice humans give to their clients? The debate is on at the Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 5 - 8 in Kelowna.