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Tax Tip: The More Obscure Medical Expenses

Are you claiming all the medical expenses you or your clients might be entitled to? 

Tips In Starting a Succession Strategy

Family business succession is the topic at the November Distinguished Advisor Workshop – and it’s an important one – as by the end of this decade it is estimated that over 350,000 business owners will be over the age of 55, and within ten years over half a million business owners will exit their businesses, according to a report in 2013 by CIBC World Markets.  

Attorney School Helps to Prepare for Incapacity of Loved Ones

Very few people have any training to help them be the best Powers of Attorney of they can be. Now advisors and their clients can learn how in a half day session hosted by top lawyers in this field.

Knowledge Bureau Partners with Kwantlen Polytechnic University to Offer Essential Business Skills

SURREY, BC. Knowledge Bureau, a national financial educator and Kwantlen Polytechnic University have partnered to offer essential business skills to new and graduate students in the lower mainland of BC this fall.

Complying with CRA Less Taxing for Businesses In Canada

Regulatory burdens for businesses are becoming less taxing in Canada, according to a 2014 study by PricewaterhouseCoopers, which analyzed the ease of paying taxes in 189 countries. 

Over 69% Say Yes – Raise the $3000 Instalment Payment Threshold

Should the threshold for making quarterly tax instalments be raised above $3000? Why or why not?

Evelyn Jacks: How to Postpone Your OAS

As of July 2013, OAS recipients can elect to defer taking their OAS pension for up to five years. This would provide for a larger pension then.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe our tax system needs to be reformed and if so, what would be your first improvement? If not, what do you like about it?

  • Yes
    68 votes
    98.55%
  • No
    1 votes
    1.45%