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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?
New Online Course Brings the Wisdoms of DAC to Those Who Missed It
Did you miss the 2021 Distinguished Advisor Conference? Good news! Knowledge Bureau has captured the incredible insights and wisdoms from this outstanding educational event in a new certificate course entitled: Integrated Practice Management Solutions now available. Check out the description below and register before the end of this month to save $200.
Provide a Year End Checklist of Tax Facts for New Canadians
Navigating our tax system can be challenging for most; yet it can have a significant impact on a newcomer’s financial life. The good news is Canada’s tax regime it is very generous, especially for families with low incomes. At year end, there is an excellent opportunity for advisors to gain – and retain - new clients before the tax season rush, with information sessions designed to empower new Canadians. Are you working with newcomers to Canada? Here is a brief case study and six important tax concepts to discuss:
Tax Hikes on High Earners Not Favoured
Knowledge Bureau’s September poll asked your opinion about the potential for a 2% tax hike on incomes over the top tax bracket to help pay down the post-pandemic debt. The vote was decisive with 43% for the hike, and 57% against, and the comments on such a reform of the tax system were interesting and definitive. Here’s what advisors across Canada advocated for:
What is the Shareholder Loan Account?
New business owners often have difficulty managing their shareholder loan account, mistaking it for a tax free way to access funds. For these reasons, it’s a good idea to advisors to review what this account is and how it functions. Here’s a primer from Knowledge Bureau’s MFA™-Corporate Tax Services Specialist Program:
The Great Reboot: Year End Tax Planning Critical for 2021
Tax year 2021 may represent the year millions of Canadians made a significant career shift and with that comes a new tax filing profile. Astute tax advisors will make it their business to consult with clients early, especially if new employment and self-employment trends hold true in their communities.
