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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? 

Will Having a TFSA Reduce the Size of the Guaranteed Income Supplement?

With very minor exceptions, the definition of “income” used to determine the amount of the Guaranteed Income Supplement is the same as “Net Income” under the Income Tax Act. 

Understanding Synthetic Dispositions – Total Return Swap

We continue our Synthetic Dispositions series this week with a look at a total return swap.

Business Strategy Required to Manage Risk

Are you ready to grow your business?  According to Statistics Canada[1],  the top three reasons businesses fail is lack of vision, lack of knowledge, and the inability to use outside advisors effectively. 

Tax Efficiency Strategy: Earn More Tax Exempt Income

There are many sources of tax exempt income of which most people are unaware. Here's the tax secret...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Top Advisors to Discuss Future of Financial Services

Winnipeg, MB.  Under the theme, Back to the Future, delegates at the DAC (Distinguished Advisor Conference), will explore opportunities to build on past successes and experiences in a changing environment for both tax and financial advisors.

DAC 2013: Dan Kelly – Behavioural Finance: CRA and the Independent Business Community

About a quarter of a million business owners, or a fifth of businesses with employees, are now aged 55 and over and succession planning is big for them and for the economy. So is tax. How deep is government in the pocket of business? 
 
 
 
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
    67 votes
    98.53%
  • No
    1 votes
    1.47%