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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?
Who Should Use a Personal Pension Plan & Why?
One of the most fascinating educational sessions at the May 20 CE Summit was given by JP Laporte BA, MA, JD, RWM, on the benefits of Personal Pension Plans. As the proprietorship tax filing deadline is coming up soon on June 15, it is a conversation advisors might want to have with clients who are thinking about incorporating and planning their wealth accumulation strategies at the same time. Consider 5 fundamental reasons for doing so:
Change the Game: New Enhanced Credentials to Help SMEs Thrive
According to a recent report from Statistics Canada relating to enterprises in the first quarter of 2021, there are many businesses thriving in spite of the pandemic. Consider the financial sector which recorded an increase in net income of 11% before taxes, or $3.9 billion. Tax professionals can provide essential front line services to help small business owners thrive and now two new educational opportunities provide credentials and confidence to do so.
Audit Season Begins: Will Business Owners Be Under Siege?
The June 15 proprietorship filing deadline is coming up fast, and so is tax audit season right behind that. This year, business owners may find their affairs under CRA’s magnifying glass; particularly if they claimed the CEWS and the CERS. An interesting change in the April 19, 2021 budget will make this process even more daunting.
Thumbs Up: May Networking Events a Resounding Success
Looking for new professional development and networking opportunities? Knowledge Bureau was proud to engage students in two outstanding events on May 26 and 27. Here is a synopsis of what you missed to inspire you to mark your calendar as we unveil new complimentary and fun events – stay tuned for details!
Baby Bonus! CCB Young Child Supplement Payments Coming May 28
There’s good news for Canadian families with young children: the first Canada Child Benefit Young Child Supplement (CCBYCS) payments will be issued later this month on May 28. The CCBYCS was initially proposed in the November 2020 Fall Economic Statement to help families cope financially during the pandemic. It received Royal Assent on May 6. Here’s how it works:
