Investigative Tax Prep: Top Ten Changes to Probe
Tax season 2025 has started with a focus on the increased income levels some taxpayers may report due to proposed changes in capital gains tax laws. But aside from this there are new questions to probe with clients to ensure the family’s tax returns are filed to their very best benefit, given change in their life and financial events as well. Here are top 10 queries to add to your interview checklist:Insolvent Millennials – Tax and Student Loan Options That Can Help
A study conducted about six months ago found that on a per-population basis, millennials were 1.4 times more likely to file for insolvency than Gen X aged 42 to 56, and 1.7 times more likely than baby boomers aged 57 to 76. Insolvent millennials were on average 33 years old and owed an average of $47,283 in unsecured debt. Now, with the summer upon us, and tax season behind us, the time is right to meet with these stressed generations and find out whether the tax system can help and whether their student loans can in fact be forgiven. Check out this summer checklist of important actions for potential insolvents:
Society of RWM Meeting of the Minds – Dodging the Retirement Crisis
Canadians’ confidence in their ability to retire on time seems to have plummeted, according to recent data. Is there a retirement crisis? The Society of Real Wealth Managers™ will explore the issue and ways RWMs can help in a special Meeting of the Minds on August 16 at 12 PM CST. Join us for this important (and free) event…RSVP now!
Savvy Professionals Invest in Education that’s Immediately Impactful
Whether you need CE credits or prefer an academic pathway to specialization, CE Savvy™-PD Micro-Course collections are designed to help savvy professionals invest in education that’s immediately impactful and implementable. Here’s why that’s important at a time when everything has changed:
Back to School: Canada Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that family doctors, family medical residents in an accredited medical school and nurses or nurse practitioners, including registered psychiatric nurses, registered practical nurses, licensed practical nurses, or nurse practitioners can receive federal student loan forgiveness? In addition, the province of Saskatchewan offers loan forgiveness to nurses and nurse practitioners. This important financial provision comes with strings attached, however: the professionals must work in an under-served rural or remote community to qualify. Plus, there is a short window of time to make application. That brings a host of planning opportunities with tax and financial professionals. Here are the details:
The Rising Tide of Bankruptcy in Canada: A Growing Challenge for Seniors
As financial advisors, we are privy to the evolving financial landscapes of our clients' lives. In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged in Canada: a sharp rise in insolvency rates. This alarming development is creating a ripple effect that is impacting an unexpected demographic—our older, retired clients. Increasingly, we are seeing these individuals draw upon their retirement savings to financially support their adult children who are facing bankruptcy.
Claiming Tuition Tax Benefits: What Are Your Net Tuition Fees?
Saving up to make tuition fee payments is always an obsession for post-secondary students and their supporting individuals, but tuition fee tax credits, together with the Canada Training Credit, available to those aged 26 to 65 as at the end of December this year, can bring significant tax savings to help make it all more affordable. Here are some tax tips and true-to-life examples for minimizing your back-to-school spend:
