CRA’s Callback Service for Tax Pros Pilot
Are you a tax professional with years of experience? Have you ever felt frustrated after calling the CRA, having spent hours on hold, wasting your client’s or employer’s time, only to speak to CRA agents who aren’t qualified to answer your questions? The Auditor General of Canada was equally displeased in a scathing report last fall on wait times and accuracy levels at the CRA. Now a new CRA callback service may come to the rescue this tax season. Here is my experience with the pilot project so far:Life Purpose
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou
RPP, RRSP OR TFSA? Workplace Pensions Have an Effect on Savings
Do RPPs and RRSPs act as substitutes for one another in retirement savings patterns? At first glance, this appears to be so, based on a new study released this week by Statistics Canada. The big finding is that workers who are self-directed savers benefit less than their co-workers who don’t tend to save enough for retirement when RPP contributions automatically increase.
Gratitude: A Holiday Message from Knowledge Bureau
How time flies when you’re having fun! The end of 2015 is fast approaching, and what a wonderful year it has been working with all our amazing students and strategic partners at Knowledge Bureau. We want to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy holiday and thank you sincerely for sharing knowledge with us in so many ways!
Finishing Both Wealthy and Well: It’s the Important Concept This Time of Year
Year end is a great time to reflect on your accomplishments: at work, in your family and in your personal life. For advisors, the power of the storytelling over eggnog and holiday treats can lead to important insights to help clients make the right decisions about their time and money; a key message recently delivered by Todd Hynes, Vice President of Sales at Ivari.
A Great New Way to Earn CE/CPD Credits from Knowledge Bureau
Knowledge Bureau is excited to introduce a new convenient, online learning opportunity: continuing professional education on video – a great new way to earn 6 CE/CPD Credits.
Navigating Cross-Border Tax Issues
The new T1135 Foreign Income Verification Statement was released last week, and it requires attention by clients who hold offshore assets. It will be discussed in detail at the Distinguished Advisor Workshops, being held January 20-25, 2016. However, cross-border issues in general present a significant opportunity for tax and financial advisors.
