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New: Personal Support Workers Tax Credit Coming Soon

Personal support workers will receive billions in increased wages from federal/provincial governments in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador and the Northwest Territories. Those workers in other provinces will now get a raise too, but they will have to wait until filing their 2026 returns in the spring of 2027 to cash in, according to an October 27 pre-budget announcement. Here are the details:

First Budget Bill Passes, But Without Corporate Class Fund Changes

Bill C-15 Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1 has passed in parliament and has moved on to the Senate for approval. This Bill implements some, but not all, of the tax measures introduced in the 2016 Federal Budget.

Changes Begin in July: DAC Enhances New Value Proposition

The Distinguished Advisor Conference agenda, has just been released, chocked full of opportunities to build knowledge and business skills and earn valuable continuing professional development accreditation: check it out for yourself and learn more about the 19 thought leaders who will inspire you!

When are Fees Paid to Advisors Deductible?

Fees paid to financial advisors are in focus these days, as new fee transparency and account performance reporting is being introduced under the third phase of CRM2 next month.

Financial Planning and Advice: Is an Integrated Regulator the Answer?

Does financial planning require its own regulatory oversight? That’s the issue the Ministry of Finance in Ontario has charged an expert committee with. Their preliminary recommendations propose an “integrated regulator” and significant restrictions on who has the qualifications to hold themselves out as a financial planner. Consultations on the matter must be submitted by tomorrow, June 17.

Now is a Great Time to Learn Tax Preparation Online

It is critical to know the mechanics of tax preparation, not only for those who want to get into or stay in the tax preparation industry, but also for financial advisors who want to offer an integrated, holistic solution to planning for their clients. If you don't know tax, you're likely missing double digit returns in your plans for Real Wealth Management with your clients.