November 2025 Poll
Do you believe the November 4 Federal Budget addressed the key financial issues your clients need to see from their Finance Department and the CRA?Life Purpose
"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision." Dalai Lama
Compute Your RRSP Advantages Now
Did you know that only 23% of Canadians contribute to their RRSPs, and their median contribution is only $3000, according to the most recent stats for the 2014 year? That’s a shame for a number of reasons.
Year-End Planning: Don’t Forget Foreign Asset Reporting
Do you understand the Canadian reporting requirements that apply when assets are held offshore? Year-end tax planning includes the assembly of information to stay onside with tax authorities. The filing of form T1135 Foreign Income Verification is required by April 30 in the cases discussed below. Failure to file will attract expensive penalties.
Donating Public Shares with Accrued Gains
Budget 2016 eliminated the proposed change to exempt from capital gains tax, the gains made on the disposition of real estate or private corporation shares when the proceeds are donated to charity.
DAC: It’s Not Too Late to Join Us to Earn 15 CE Credits
Top guns know. . .be on the ground with DAC delegates on the eve of the American election and hear expert commentary about the fallout of this controversial and exceptional time. It’s not too late to join close to 200 delegates in San Diego Nov 6 – 9; there are a few spots left.
Coming Soon: Fall Distinguished Advisor Workshops
Register by October 21 for early bird rates for Distinguished Advisor Workshops – fall edition. October marks the official start of “year-end tax planning season,” and this year there are lots of planning concerns for business owner-managers, real estate owners and succession planning. Top industry experts will enlighten you, so you can add value to your client relationships.
