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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

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?
Yes: 115 votes
83.33%
No: 23 votes
16.67%
 

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Pre-Budget Analysis: Finance Canada Priorities

A Federal budget date is expected soon after Prime Minister Trudeau and Finance Minister Morneau return from this week’s meetings with the new U.S. administration.

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Understanding Your Credit Score and Credit Worthiness

Which Canadian age group has the best credit scores?  Which has the worst?  What is yours and how can you improve it?  Knowing what is in your credit report is important.  If you have a poor credit history, it could be harder for you to get a credit card or a loan.  It could even affect your ability to rent a house or get hired for a job.

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Cross Border Tax Changes for 2017

Several new tax filing changes should be noted by advisors working with Canadians who have assets in the United States or U. S. citizens living in Canada.

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DAC:  A Strategic Look at The Crossroads of Change in The Financial Services

At a time when governments are more closely monitoring changes in global GDP growth, the effect of protectionism, rising commodity prices, currency fluctuations and sluggish business investment and their effects on the long-term financial well-being of Canadians, the 21st century wealth advisor needs to better understand the strategy behind the tax efficient investment recommendations made to the families he or she works with.  That’s the key reason why attendance at DAC is critical to your success.

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NEW!  Stay onside with CRA with a New Certificate in Advanced Payroll Preparation

The technical side of payroll, if done incorrectly, can cost both the employer and the employee unnecessary and unexpected tax remittances, interest and penalties from the Canada Revenue Agency. You can be the professional to solve these concerns by starting a new certificate course online this week.

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