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July 2025 Poll
Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?
Tax Dilemma of a New Commission Salesperson
Sales and promotional expenses can be claimed by employees who are required to travel for work and paid on commission, employed in the selling of property or negotiating contracts, or if they are required to pay their own expenses. But when it comes to tax deductibility there’s a big catch.
Spectra Financial Now Hiring: Licensed Financial Representative
Spectra Financial is currently looking to fill the position of licensed financial representative. Read on for more details on this opportunity.
Introducing the New DAC Acuity 2020
Canada’s longest running conference for top advisors in the tax, accounting and financial services is getting an exciting new mandate. Knowledge Bureau’s highly successful DAC (Distinguished Advisor Conference) will morph into a modern new program called DAC Acuity 2020, and will be held in Niagara Falls from October 28 to 30, 2020.
DAC 2019 New Advisor Award Winner: Steven Furtado
Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce that Steven Furtado, Mandeville Private Client Inc./Zagari, Simpson & Associates, has been selected as the 2019 winner of the Distinguished New Advisor Award. The award will be presented at the Opening Ceremonies of the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) in Puerto Vallarta, November 10-13.
Farmers and Fishers: Tax Instalments are Due Soon
Farmers and fishers who are required to make tax instalment payments need to do so once per year on December 31. Now is the time to calculate 2019 income and potential instalment remittances, but in the alternative, to consider whether any farming losses are claimable. Will they pass the scrutiny of a tax auditor? With the instalment deadline as a trigger, here are some common questions and answers on how farming loss claims are handled.
