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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?
Yes: 115 votes
83.33%
No: 23 votes
16.67%
 

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T1s Due June 15: Proprietors Must File for More Reasons Than One!

Unincorporated taxpayers must file their personal tax returns by June 15 or face late filing penalties.  However, there are many more reasons to file than just to report and pay your taxes.  Here’s a rundown of the obligations:

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Climate Grief & Its Effect on Estate Planning with Generation Dread

Estate planning discussions are always difficult, but these days, perhaps even more so.   That’s why tax and financial services providers must pay attention to new trends; notably, that young people – who are to be engaged as the primary stakeholders in wealth transfers –  have experienced a significant drop in hopefulness.  A recent Statistics Canada study concludes that future research could be done to better understand the potential implications. But DAC Keynote Speaker and new author Dr. Brett Wray has done some important research of her own and has a critical, urgent message:  intergenerational power and wealth will not fix the underlying malaise.  Find out more, below; reserve your spot at DAC now.

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DAC Acuity 2022: Nominations Open for the Prestigious New Advisor Award

Submit the name of your worthy nomination for the DAC New Advisor Award now.  The application deadline September 1, 2022.  The prestigious award recognizes the next generation and their contributions to excellence in the tax, accounting and/or financial services.   Here’s what the winner of this prestigious award will receive and how to apply:

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Tax Dread for Small Business Owners: Filing Proprietorship Deadline Looms

A typical small business owner fearlessly wears many hats.  However, when it comes to tax season, most just want to grab a pillow and hide their head under it.

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Attention Designates! Deadline June 30. Qualify for and Re-License Your Specialized Credentials

June 30 is an important date. Knowledge Bureau Professionals graduate with new skills and specialized knowledge. It is what differentiates you from others. If you are a Designate, June 30 is also an important deadline: it’s time to submit your required Attestation to your standards of conduct, and meet annual CE requirements… with some exclusive tuition offers!

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