New: Personal Support Workers Tax Credit Coming Soon

Personal support workers will receive billions in increased wages from federal/provincial governments in B.C., Newfoundland and Labrador and the Northwest Territories.  Those workers in other provinces will now get a raise too, but they will have to wait until filing their 2026 returns in the spring of 2027 to cash in, according to an October 27 pre-budget announcement.  Here are the details:

There are times when shareholder disposes of shares with no apparent proceeds. What are the tax consequences?   Following are three examples you will want to know more about as you do some year end tax planning with investors.

It’s the last chance to save on early bird rates for the most important multi-advisory conference in the tax and financial services.   “We invite you to connect with 19 of Canada’s brightest and most accomplished thought leaders and in the tax, accounting and financial services industry at the 2024 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors in Montreal November 10-12”, says  Evelyn Jacks, President of Knowledge Bureau and Program Director. “Our economic future and important tax reforms are on the agenda and, frankly, on the line.  Your experience and views will help shape opinions on the theme:  ‘Safe Havens – How To Secure Financial Futures And Build Wealth Potential’ ”.  Here is more information and how to join us.  Act by September 30 to save on tuition.

The inaugural MFA-P Symposium will be held in Toronto on October 30th, 2024. You’ll experience six dynamic sessions from industry leaders designed specifically to help advisors engage their clients about strategic charitable giving. It’s an opportunity to meet peers and industry leaders who can help you build your business.

Our dynamic panel of experienced, professional business builders and FDFS™ featuring Jim Ruta, Steven Furtado, Carol Willes, Martin Luc Derome will challenge you to re-think the four “Big Rocks” needed to build a practice that regenerates and evolves with change. Four key opportunities will be discussed at the 2024 Conference for Distinguished Advisors this November in Montreal:

Is there a prospective teacher, social worker or midwife in the family?   An educational seminar about the new tax and student debt assistance available to Canadian families may be a good way to celebrate the busy back to school month of September.    Here’s an overview:

Taxpayers may file a Notice of Objection when they disagree with CRA’s assessment or reassessment of their tax returns.  That’s the first step in the appeals process.  Students at this week’s CE Savvy Summit learned firsthand at a live virtual day of presentations about the changes to the appeals process that can now impact taxpayers in a more significant way. The program is now available for listening and learning online.  An overview of important deadlines is discussed below.