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A thorough analysis of today’s financial news—delivered weekly to your inbox or via social media. As part of Knowledge Bureau’s interactive network, the Report covers current issues on the tax and financial services landscape and provides a wide range of professional benefits, including access to peer-to-peer blogs, opinion polls, online lessons, and vital industry information from Canada’s only multi-disciplinary financial educator.
July 2024 Poll
Starting in July, CRA will provide legal warnings to recover more than $9 billion of overpaid pandemic recovery benefits like CERB. Do you think that is fair?
Year End Tax Planning: Pay Off Tax Debt Before Dec. 31
Did you know that of the over 31.5 returns processed in 2023 for the 2022 tax year, close to 7.4million of these returns had a balanced owing for a grand total of almost $57 Billion? That’s an average amount owing per return of $7,729. Owing CRA money can be very expensive – and the interest rate on overdue accounts is expected to rise in January to 10%. Here is how they are calculated and what you can do to free up cash flow ahead of this year’s holiday season by managing the spend to the CRA:
Pre-Budget 2024 Consultations Open
Beginning December 12, 2023 the government is asking for feedback until February 9, 2024 in preparation for the 2024 Federal Budget. This is your opportunity to make a difference and share your ideas and priorities on how the government can build an economy that works for everyone. What is most important to you? What challenges do you see ahead? Join the conversation by taking the questionnaire or submit a more detailed submission.
Act by Dec 15 - Grow Your Practice Focused on Collaborative, Financial Leadership
Do you want to be part of a transformative change in the financial services industry in 2024! Make a difference while you differentiate with new credentials and a collaborative approach to leadership in building your practice and a natural referral network, too, with the Real Wealth Management™ Designation Program. The RWM™ approaches conversations with clients on a deeper level while following a compliant framework that goes beyond KYC and KYP – all to enable greater financial piece of mind. Now until December 15 you can save $200 on tuition!
Tuition Tax Assistance from CRA: T2202’s Now Available
Did you know that Knowledge Bureau is a private, educational institution certified by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to provide courses that develop or improve skills for those working in the tax, bookkeeping, accounting, and financial services industries? What this also means is that Knowledge Bureau students who have paid 2023 tuition fees in excess of $100 qualify for the tuition fee amount, and the T2202 tax slips to claim this are now available in your Virtual Campus. Here’s how to claim them:
Prepare for Tax Season 2024 with the CE Savvy™ Tax Audit Defence Strategies Collection
Things are changing quickly in the tax world and we have a great way to stay on top the critical changes to tax planning and new burdens of proof with the new CE Savvy™ Collection – Tax Audit Defence Strategies. You can earn 5, 15, or 30 CE Credits before year end, too. Here’s why professional advisors cannot miss this opportunity to come up to speed with the complex rules from the March 28, 2023 budget, the August 4, 2023 Draft Legislation and more in preparation for the upcoming tax season.
