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It’s a warm summer day. You’re relaxing in the yard and wondering what could possibly make this day better. And then, out of the blue, you receive an e-mail from Canada Revenue Agency stating that they’ve discovered they owe you money! Could this be true? Or, do you need to wake up and smell the coffee . . . .? There are two scams in particular to brief your clients about: Refund and Collection Scams.
The Underground Economy (UE) is a significant global problem that causes economic erosion for all participants in the financial eco-system. However, it also presents an opportunity for professional tax and financial advisors to rise to the occasion in educating their clients on the issue.
Look for Catherine Bell under the big sombrero. The featured guest speaker at this year’s Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) and author of the bestselling book, Empower Your Presence, is an expert on workplace protocol, etiquette, and professional image management, who understands the complexities of doing business in today’s competitive marketplace.
What are your plans for the rest of the year? Don’t know? Well, Knowledge Bureau has set dates for our fall and winter workshops as well as summer and fall online training dates.
If you have not already done so, this is an excellent time to contact your clients who are eligible for the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) to let them know about the increase in the benefit made effective in the April 21 federal budget, as well as the lump sum that may be coming their way on July 20, 2015.