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Late Filing Penalties: Talk About It!

While most T1 returns are in the hands of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by April 30, we know many are not. In fact, millions of returns were still outstanding as of mid-May. Late-filing clients they need to know about the consequences, especially if they owe. Here’s a rundown to be aware of:

Rethinking Professional Relationships in Retirement

Retirement planning is changing in Canada, but Canadian seniors are yet to catch up with them. 

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.

Empower Your Presence: By Working a Room Like a Pro

People with presence seem to navigate a room with ease, stopping to talk with others for just the right amount of time before moving on. 

Knowledge Bureau Highlight: Wayne Blackmere

With the new Final Returns on Death of a Taxpayer course slated for an April 2015 release, Wayne Blackmere sent his comments regarding the course.

Tax Filing Errors:  Fix ‘em Online, but Be Careful

It’s going to be one of those tax years – lots of complicated tax changes plus lots of reasons for taxpayers to want their tax refunds early. 

Tax Incentive Plan:  Understating Income is Expensive

There are many ways to compute a tax return mathematically correctly. 
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree that public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services should be able to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit?

  • Yes
    17 votes
    17.53%
  • No
    80 votes
    82.47%