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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

March 2025 Poll

In your view, has CRA improved its services to clients and tax preparers this year?
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No: 50 votes
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Tax Fraud Could Cost Stock Promoter Plenty

Be warned that the CRA is taking tax avoidance and tax evasion more seriously than ever. The federal budget funded increased verification activities, additional auditors and specialists focused on the underground economy. A major focus of the CRA Criminal Investigations program has also targeted sophisticated taxpayers and promoters of schemes.

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Professional Care to Become More Important as Clients Age

How do you define great advice? What services do you need to receive from your advisor that would compel you to recommend them to your friends and associates? In the tax business, that particular sweet spot occurs when the client says thanks and “see you next year.” But what happens to the standards of professional advice when a client’s health changes? Consider the following true-to-life scenario as an example. 

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Spotlight on Canadian Financial Authors: Rick Atkinson

In celebration of Canada’s 150th year, Knowledge Bureau is pleased to put the spotlight on Canadian Financial Authors. This week: Rick Atkinson discusses Time Management – A Critical Retirement Skill.

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Last chance! Enter the Financial Trivia Contest to Win Free Registration to the DAC

How’s your luck? Give it a try for a chance to win a free registration to the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) in the spectacular wine country of BC.

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DAW: Cross Border Tax and Continuity Planning with Business Owners On Tap

The Federal Budget has put an emphasis on positioning Canada for success in the innovation economy of tomorrow. With so many businesses poised to change hands soon, advisors must be thinking about preparing the next generation of leaders for the new economy, despite disruptive trends and significant tax changes. The continuity, and even survival, of these companies could depend on your help.

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