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?

Although the government is limited to three years to reassess returns in most cases, taxpayers have 10 years to make changes to their returns.  That’s why it’s important to call clients now- especially delinquent filers to preserve tax filing rights.  Specifically, they will have until December 31, 2015 to make changes to or file their 2005 return before it becomes statute-barred.

Thinking of leaving Canada for extended vacations or visits? You will now need to be more careful about your absences if you want to remain eligible to collect social benefits, like the Canada Child Tax Benefit, Old Age Security or Employment Insurance.  That’s thanks to the Perimeter Security Pact between Canada and the United States, which was initiated back in 2011 and has been undergoing four phases of implementation.

Cybersecurity is an issue all tax and financial advisors may find themselves answering questions about this tax season.

Canadians who work with financial advisors are better off financially than those who do not, and many clients feel that their advisors add more than just financial value, impacting many aspects of their lives. That’s the good news. The bad news? Only 36% of clients said they would stay loyal to their advisor’s business when the advisor retires; in fact, about 50% are prepared to walk when you retire.

The beauty of a Virtual Campus is that you can enrol and study with Knowledge Bureau any time, 24/7. However, our head office staff will be taking a well-deserved family break from noon December 24, returning bright and early on January 4.  We are grateful for their hard work and dedication and thank them sincerely for their passion in serving you – our cherished clients – all year long.

CRA released its personal tax credits return on November 27 with few surprises.