Tax Avoidance, Financial Stress & Well Being
Earlier this month, Statistics Canada published a report titled Stretching the Loonie: a time series analysis of financial difficulty and quality of life. The report is based on a nation-wide survey and the results are concerning. They reveal a serious trend and it is possible this is contributing to the late filing trend we are seeing this tax season.The Mentorship Series: Become the Advisor You Would Seek For Yourself
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monica Weissmann is an independent financial advisor who runs her business on the Manulife Securities platform. Her path into the financial services industry is a unique one.
Tune in to KBR next week for our Academic Excellence Issue…
On August 26, make sure you check out our Academic Excellence Issue of Knowledge Bureau Report.
Changes to RRSP and CGE Rules Recommended
The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) believes that increasing RRSP contribution maximums would help pre-retirees, and that deferring capital gains when shares of a small business are reinvested within six months of a sale would be a great way to boost economic growth.
Half $Million Penalty Comes with Vast Implications for Tax Advisors
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada was extremely costly for the appellant and has vast implications for tax preparers and tax advisors across Canada.
How to Be in the Top 10% of Income Earners: Go Back to School
The statistics are overwhelmingly in favor of the higher educated when it comes to making the top 10% of income in Canada.
Tax Break for Artistic Children
A federal tax credit is possible when children under the age of 16 participate in artistic, cultural, recreational or developmental activities. Even tutoring in academic subjects qualifies under this provision.
