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Understanding the OAS Clawback

Seniors don’t take kindly to the clawback of their OAS (Old Age Security) especially in these inflationary times, but this can happen, especially if there was an unusual receipt of income during the past calendar year.  Here’s what you need to know to explain the consequences for 2025 and 2026:

Thanks to January DAW Vancouver and Toronto sponsor Farber

When working with your clients, remember that you are their trusted advisors and know more about their financial affairs than their family and friends.

Where Is My Refund and Who Does CRA Share it With?

Taxpayers and their advisors may consider this question more frequently as CRA pushes for more electronic communications, such as the provision of email addresses on this year’s tax return.  

It’s the male seahorses that have the babies….

Find out about this and more at the 2015 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC).

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.

Knowledge Bureau Designate Highlight: Jimmy Yee

Jimmy Yee of Burnaby, BC recently completed the Knowledge Bureau’s Elements of Real Wealth Management course and he believes the knowledge he gained will help close the gaps in understanding who he is as a financial advisor.

BC Tables Balanced Budget

Notable in the BC 2015-2016 budget was the lack of any provision to extend the temporary high-income tax bracket: 16.8% on income in excess of $151,050.  This bracket is scheduled to be eliminated after 2015.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

  • Yes
    30 votes
    32.61%
  • No
    62 votes
    67.39%