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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?
A Big Issue for Pros: Finding Skilled Staff
Over 90% of professionals are having a tough time finding skilled staff, according to this month’s Knowledge Bureau Report Poll. We thank Anne Laurin, Founder and CEO of Tax Busters in Barrie, Ontario for her astute commentary on this critical issue for Canadian tax professionals. She offers several reasons for this troubling trend, and we hope you will weigh in too.
Come to DAC, Get the Ontario Staycation Credit
Many Ontarians may already be enjoying their summer vacations in their home province, fully mindful of the fact that doing so, they are earning a refundable tax credit. But, did you know that if you make the great decision to come to the DAC Acuity Conference, being held October 16 to 18 in beautiful Niagara Falls, you could also qualify for the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit if you linger before or after for some personal R & R? Details follow:
Summer Break Week & Summer School Enrolment Opportunities
Knowledge Bureau Report will be on a summer vacation next week, but Knowledge Bureau is open for your questions, registrations in courses and student support, as usual. Here’s an opportunity to review your August summer school options and under your belt before the fall, with some new offerings from Knowledge Bureau:
STOP Paying Hidden Investment Fees!
Intended for successful business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals of all types, author Dean Kendall’s “Stop Paying Hidden Investment Fees” will provide a better understanding of the fees you pay, their impact on your goals and your options for pursuing a better course. This book analyzes some common hidden investment fees and it goes on to explain their impact on a customer’s financial return.
New Record: Average Tax Refund Over $2,000
Intaxication is defined as the euphoria taxpayers feel when they get their tax refunds, only to find their euphoria diminish when they realize it’s their very own money CRA has been holding onto. This year, the government kept a new record amount: the average tax refund was $2,071. It’s hard-earned cash Canadians could be using throughout the year to fight inflation or invest. Is there anything you can do about that? Indeed there is, with the help of your Personal Tax Services Specialist.
