Back to School Tax Breaks

Like tax season, back-to-school season rolls around annually with certainty. But in today’s inflationary environment, the start-up costs for getting the family organizing for the school year may seem daunting. The good news is that tax and financial advisors can help clients understand their tax planning options and manage all the receipts that can lead to tax breaks later in the spring during tax filing time. Here’s a primer of topics you may wish to discuss:

What should you do with your RRIF withdrawals once you’ve generated the tax with the funds?  

Have you alerted your clients about the changes in the eligibility for the increased UCCB benefits?

Recent changes to RRIF withdrawal rules are in the spotlight since the April 21, 2015 federal budget.  Will they affect pension income splitting, and if so, how? 

Small businesses employ half of all Canadian workers in the private sector; making sure these employers can continue to provide jobs is critical. 

Despite political controversy, the TFSA has gained broad-based acceptance by 40% or 11 million average Canadians. 

Glad to have another tax season behind you? Don’t be so quick to throw out your tax files!