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Mark Your Calendar: Critical Deadlines for May and June

Tax season never truly ends, it seems, as there are many more upcoming tax filing, investment planning and education milestones to discuss with your clients over the next six months. Check out our handy checklist below and then test yourself – what are the conversation openers you’ll use and with which clients? It’s your opportunity to shine with every member of the household:

Should a Business Incorporate?

To incorporate or not incorporate, that is the question… a very common question that small business owners ask their trusted advisor.  There are so many variables that come into play in this decision, so the answer is, it depends!  Read on as we consider the factors to consider with a small business owner.  Only then should the transition from sole proprietor or partnership to a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) be taken. 

Tax and Economic Education Matters – A Great Opportunity for Advisors

In a time of high inflation, and high debt, Canadians are paying attention to the economic messages they are receiving from government.  According to a recent poll by Ipsos, Canadians are in fact having mixed feelings on the most recent November 3, 2022 Fall Economic Report and Mini-budget, which was followed the next day with Explanatory Notes to a 169-page Ways and Means Motion that amends the Income Tax Act for new measures. 

With Almost $2 Trillion of New Wealth Coming – Are You Prepared?

“Global Wealth 2022: Standing Still Is Not an Option” from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) predicts that $80 trillion in new wealth will be created over the next five years, including almost $2 trillion in Canada to a total $9.4 trillion. Are you prepared for this transfer of wealth? Become an advisor for the future:  take a bold step and differentiate your practice by earning your RWM™ Designation.

Great Choices for T1 Tax Training – The Virtual and In-Person CE Summits and More!

Knowledge Bureau is proud to offer two options for tax and financial advisors who want to shore up their T1 tax knowledge at Canada’s foremost T1 Advanced Tax Update!  Join us live and in person if you’re in the Toronto area on February 7, 2023 ( yes,  you can even go to a Toronto Raptor’s game that night!) or take the Virtual T1 Advanced Tax Update from the comfort of your home or office on January 18, 2023.  But we also have options if you need T1 Tax Training now for new or returning staff.

The Largest Wealth Transfer in History – Many Will Transfer to Charities

Baby Boomers and Gen X are already in the process of transferring their wealth to Millennials and Gen Z. However, increasingly the solution to wealth transfer for singles will be to plan a donations strategy.  Consider these reasons individuals donate to charities:

Is the CPP Sustainable: Pre-Retirees Will Soon Find Out

Is the Canada Pension Plan sustainable, and if so, are further premium rate increases required?  The 31st Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)[1] is expected to be released before the end of December, 2022 and it should shed important light on how expensive these source deductions may yet become. 
 
 
 
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
    13 votes
    18.06%
  • No
    59 votes
    81.94%