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January 2025 Poll
Do you agree with extending the charitable donations giving deadline to February 28, 2025 for the purposes of reducing taxes on the 2024 tax return?
Tax Tip: Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit
Spread the word! It’s new for 2023 and subsequent taxation years, and up to $50,000 in construction expenditures may qualify for each qualifying renovated property. This is the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit (MGHRTC) and it’s quite lucrative. A $7,500 refundable personal tax credit is possible for eligible renovations or the construction of a secondary unit to enable an eligible family member to live with you. Who are these eligible people and renos? Let’s check it out, based on the great guidance in Evergreen Explanatory Notes, Knowledge Bureau’s tax research library, included with every professional certificate course.
Capital Gains Deferrals: Covid Time Not Counted
As the third quarter of 2023 begins, many taxpayers will be sitting down with their advisors to discuss tax planning and specifically, what can be done before year end to reduce or at least defer cash flow required to settle tax debts triggered by 2023 transactions. In addition, thanks to proposed legislative amendments released August 4, 2023, there may be opportunities to recoup prior year tax dollars regarding transactions that triggered tax; specifically for the deferral of capital gains that would otherwise be realized.
DAC Acuity 2023 Sets the Gold Standard with Sessions on Private Markets & Insurance
On Monday, November 13 thought leaders from our gold partner organizations will be taking the stage at DAC Acuity 2023. Don’t miss exploring the world of private markets with Natalie Camara, Director, Alternatives, Specialized Sales – Western Canada, BMO Global Asset Management or finding out the answer to whether or not venture debt is a positive hedge from Espresso Capital’s Dennis Hettinger. Ready to embrace new transformative change with insurance solutions? Hear from Massimo Nini and Dan Fortuna from AGA Benefit Solutions, and Barry Ferguson of Wealth One Bank with Richard Pyper from Monarch Wealth systems These industry change-makers will inspire you with their compelling sessions. Register by the September 30 early-bird deadline!
CE Summit Early-Bird Deadline: Last Chance!
As the key eroders of wealth – taxes, inflation and fees – are about to take a bigger bite out of Canadian’s balance sheets…as Real Estate Ownership comes under the CRA microscope. There’s a big opportunity for you to help! You’re invited to learn more at early-bird tuition rates until September 15 only to attend the September 20 Virtual CE Summit on Audit Defence: Managing Tax Risk for Real Estate Owners.
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Now is the time for rookie training! Choose from selected introductory certificate courses leading to DMA™ Designation and enrol by September 15 to save up to 27% on tuition. We invite you to check KBR for reader loyalty rewards weekly as a thank you for engaging with us!
