October 1 - Important Changes Coming to VDP
Effective October 1, 2025, important changes will be made to the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) at the CRA in order to make it easier for taxpayers to correct unintentional filing errors or omissions. The details on how the changes will affect your clients are being discussed in the CE Summit held September 17 and this course is now available for online enrolment and CE accreditation, after the virtual event. Here are some highlights of the changes.Insurance Strategies Course Updated and Improved
Small business forms the backbone of the Canadian economy, yet only a minority of businesses successfully pass to new owners. Sophisticated strategies are needed to ensure greater success in the transition of business ownership.
Panama Papers and Tax Systems Discussion
Recent Panama Papers leak started broad discussion on tax systems and the underground economy.
Life Purpose
"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." Maya Angelou
Budget 2016: What Previously Announced Tax Provisions Remain?
If you are confused by the numerous family tax changes over the past couple of years, you are probably not alone.
Tax Tips: Big Tax Refund? Use It for Education Savings
In the unlikely event that you have no plans for your tax refund, consider using it in a special way this year, especially if you’re a parent or a grandparent: help your kids or grandchildren with their education funding. One way to speed up the accumulations is with a contribution to the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).
Age 19 Before April 1, 2017? File a Tax Return to Get GST/HST Credit
The GST/HST Credit is a federal refundable credit payable to those 19 years of age and up. The next payment will be made on April 20 to eligible taxpayers who have filed a 2014 tax return.
