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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?
Tax Tip: Leaving Canada? What’s Included in the Departure Tax
Canadians, who leaving the country become emigrants, and have to file a final tax return as of the date of emigration must report income for the period of residency and also, a deemed disposition of their taxable assets. This can generate capital gains or losses, which can generate a balance due or in some cases, additional refunds if losses are applied to prior year gains. There are some exceptions explained below.
Is a DMA Accounting Services Specialist The Right Fit For You?
Do you enjoy solving problems, working with numbers and helping others? If so, enrol in a new designation program that will help you kickstart your career, earn more as a highly qualified practitioner and achieve your potential as a confident leader. Become a Distinguished Master Advisor by taking the new DMA Accounting Services Specialist Designation Program.
The Dark Horses – Find them at the Advanced T1 Tax Update
The Dark Horses are coming: little known tax facts and tips ordinary advisors never tell their clients about. It makes a big difference in the after-tax result! December 15 is the beginning of the Early Registration Deadlines for the Advanced T1 Tax Update, featuring three training options in 2023:
Canada Dental Benefit: Now Open and Accepting Applications
Did you know that in Canada, a third of people do not have dental insurance to get the dental care they need? Starting on December 1, eligible Canadians were allowed to apply for the Canada Dental Benefit. This is the first-ever federal dental-care program, but it comes with fine print and potential auditing if incorrectly applied for. Here’s what you need to know to tap into the program, which allows for dental expenditures to be claimed back to October 1, 2022.
Give More, Tax Efficiently: Choosing Investments for a Charitable Donation Strategy
Working with both financial advisors and tax specialists can help clients give more to their communities through charity before year end. But it’s critical for advisors to be proactive now, or time will run out to give more, tax efficiently. One common issue I’ve come across is with clients who have a non-registered investment portfolio, but are writing cheques to charities for their annual giving.
