This Month’s Poll
Is the new Canada Groceries and Essential Benefit the right solution to help Canadians with inflation?Tax Tips for Paying Family Members in Your Business
Income splitting is an excellent strategy to reduce a family’s tax load and it is even easier when you are self employed. Consider Steve, who currently makes $84,000 in his small unincorporated business in B.C. He wants to pay his new wife, Carin, half this amount, as they work together in the business. Can he do it? How much can he save?
Unemployed? Check Out Consequences on the Tax Return
Statistics Canada released new unemployment numbers for February on April 21, 2016, and unfortunately, on a year-over-year basis, there were close to 35,000 more EI beneficiaries this February than there were in the same month a year ago—an increase of 6.7%.
Dave Christianson Sets a High Bar as MC of DAC 2016
Over the past 12 years the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) has set a high bar for leaders in the professional financial services by encouraging strategic thought in their provision of wealth management advice.
Growth and Transition of Business: Focus of New Certificate Course
The tax filing deadline for proprietors is midnight June 15; this is also a great time to discuss transitions for growth with owner-managers: incorporation or transition to the next business owner.
Mark Your Calendar
Now that tax season is in full swing, Knowledge Bureau would like to remind you of some key dates to mark in your calendar: Regional DAW Workshops - May 24 to 31, Summer Studies Begin June 15, DAC Nov 6 -9.
Life Purpose
"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on." Franklin D. Roosevelt
