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A Challenge for New Clients: How to Choose a Trusted Advisor

If you’re in business for yourself, you have a unique opportunity to build wealth in an asset class that others don’t have: equity in a business enterprise that some day may be sold for millions of dollars. In addition, that business can spin off income for family members that can provide significant tax advantages, done well. Understanding how to realize on this asset requires the help of a trusted financial advisory team. Who should be on that team and how do you find them? This is a challenge your next new business clients may wrestle with. Here are some tips on how you can open discussions to help them:

Illness In the Family? The Tax System Provides Relief

This is a good time of the year to discuss family health – with your tax advisor! 

New Trust Legislation Enacted

Advisors should inform their high net worth clients of recently enacted changes to tax benefits arising from the use of trusts. 

CPP – Now or Later?

One of the more difficult decisions for those approaching retirement is when to start receiving their CPP retirement pension. 

Foreign Income Verification Reporting – Form T1135 (Part 2)

Last week we covered Foreign Income Verification Reporting, Form T1135 in general along with the basic requirements of foreign holdings reporting.  This week we’ll look at the form in detail and cover some of the specific reporting requirements.

June Distinguished Advisor Workshop - Transition Planning: Trusts and Estates

Substantial tax reform has recently changed the rules for post-death planning for high net worth families.

DAC 2015 is Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Have you reserved your spot at the 2015 Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) yet?
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

It costs a lot more to go to work these days. Should the Canada Employment Credit of $1501 for 2026 be raised higher to account for this?

  • Yes
    108 votes
    87.8%
  • No
    15 votes
    12.2%