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The next quarterly tax instalment deadline is December 15. Surprisingly, almost 30% said no to Knowledge Bureau’s November’s poll question, which asked: “Canadians who have net tax owing of more than $3,000 for 2015 and in either of 2014 or 2013 must make quarterly income tax remittances. Should this threshold be increased?”
Mark your calendars for Knowledge Bureau’s annual, comprehensive personal tax update taking place January 20-25, 2016. This day-long certificate workshop will “shake out the cobwebs” for new and returning tax practitioners in tax, bookkeeping and accounting offices and is an excellent resource for financial advisors working with clients on tax-efficient wealth planning strategies during the busy RRSP season.
Your clients may be increasingly concerned that their personal information is secure as you work with them. Are you confident that the information that you and your clients transfer between you is secure? What can you do to ensure it is?
Canada possesses priceless resources, not just in its natural resources but also in new human resources—gems that are waiting to be uncovered. They are highly educated immigrant women, ready to contribute to the economy in a significant way.
The Canadian economy has deteriorated in the last six months, according to a press release from the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), and growth is expected to be slower than anticipated over the next few years. A weaker economy translates into larger deficits over the medium term than the PBO forecast in April, states the report, which was released November 10.