Downsizing Your CRA Tax Files?
Happy New Year! If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to downsize, or at least sort through all that stuff you don’t need anymore, you may inevitably run across those tax files you’ve been keeping for decades. Just how long do you have to keep them? Do you need permission to destroy them? From whom? Read on to learn more.2017 NAICS Adjusts Industrial Classifications
Tax advisors must select industry classifications as they prepare tax returns for their business-owner clients. They will be interested to know that the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), around since 1997, is updated every five years, and the most recent update was just released September 29, 2016.
New Retirement Planning Course Is On the Cutting Edge
It takes specialized skills to marry tax and financial planning competencies to help clients adequately fund tax-efficient income requirements. Now tax and financial advisors can certify to specialize and provide this new value-added service with the newly revised Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Planning Course.
Distinguished Advisor Workshops Coming Soon Across Canada
Are you aware of all of the latest changes announced as recently as this month that will affect tax-efficient wealth planning for your clients?
Life Purpose
"I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship." Louisa May Alcott
Tax Tips: Separation and Divorce Have Tax Consequences
Statistically, over 40% of marriages will end up in divorce, however, there are likely many more not tracked by Statistics Canada. This is a costly life event.
Finance Minister Launches 2017 Budget Consultations
It’s that time of year: Finance Canada is doing pre-budget consultations and wants you to weigh in on what you’d like to see in the 2017 federal budget. The department has launched a savvy new consultation site with new multi-media opportunities to contribute your best thoughts.
