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October 1 - Important Changes Coming to VDP

Effective October 1, 2025, important changes will be made to the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) at the CRA in order to make it easier for taxpayers to correct unintentional filing errors or omissions. The details on how the changes will affect your clients are being discussed in the CE Summit held September 17 and this course is now available for online enrolment and CE accreditation, after the virtual event. Here are some highlights of the changes.

The Family Business in Canada: Planning for Succession and Crisis

Family conflict, divorce, illness, premature death of key family members in the business. All these issues represent potential threats to precious family relationships and the business itself.

5 Reasons to Find the Sweet Spots at DAC

Don't miss the opportunity to experience education differently at DAC 2014. Be sure to register by September 30 – you won't regret investing in yourslef and your practice! Here are 5 BIG reasons to find the sweet spots at DAC 2014....

Tax Preparation - A Dream Career (Really!) You Probably Should Consider

Are you happy in your work-life balance?  If not, consider the key to your unhappiness:  is it your schedule;  the relationships you have daily with your co-workers; the commute; or  is it the glaring waste of your talents and skills?

Improve Your Life and Your Finances

Today, the words “Wealth Management” are real to more and more boomer  families, and a holistic approach to managing investments, retirement, succession and tax affairs is in vogue.

CRA In-Person Visits to Businesses Expand

Approximately 98% of Canadian business are considered to be “small to medium” sized, and CRA is hoping that personal visits with these enterprises can help to cut red tape, errors, and omissions for an overall smoother, penalty-free relationship with the tax man.

Evelyn Jacks Reports: Be a Hero – Be a Tax Pro

If you have ever wanted to be a hero, consider the gratitude that comes from helping business owners understand how to steer clear of trouble on a tax audit or making sure seniors don’t overpay their September 15 or December 15 quarterly tax instalment.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?

  • Yes
    8 votes
    21.62%
  • No
    29 votes
    78.38%