Mark Your Calendar: Critical Deadlines for May and June
Tax season never truly ends, it seems, as there are many more upcoming tax filing, investment planning and education milestones to discuss with your clients over the next six months. Check out our handy checklist below and then test yourself – what are the conversation openers you’ll use and with which clients? It’s your opportunity to shine with every member of the household:Learn to File T3 Trust Returns
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GST Holiday Ends This Week: Lost Aversion Kicks In
The GST holiday which began in December comes to an end on February 15th and the fallout for consumers and businesses could linger for longer than the two month exemption itself. Announced by the Prime Minister and then Finance Minister on November 21st, the end of the break will mean Canadians must once again pay more for common children’s items in particular. Further, businesses will gain incur costs to reprogram point-of-sales and accounting systems.
