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January 2025 Poll
Do you agree with extending the charitable donations giving deadline to February 28, 2025 for the purposes of reducing taxes on the 2024 tax return?
Increasing Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Not the Answer
In one of our most popular polls to date, the “no” side is winning the opinion poll; but it is in their comments that some astute insights are emerging. What’s your take on this question: “In the last election, some parties suggested an increase to the capital gains inclusion rate to 75% or more as the best way to raise new money to pay down the government debt. Do you agree?”. Here is just some of the feedback shared so far:
Tax Consequences for Limited Recourse Capital Notes
Limited recourse capital notes (“LCRN”) are yielding some impressive coupon payments. LCRNs are a new and complicated hybrid security. This article will provide preliminary Canadian federal income taxation information as it discusses the tax treatment for third-party investors by investing in LCRNs.
RSVP for Meeting of the Minds RWM Aha Moments: August 11
Don’t miss the Society of Real Wealth Managers next Meeting of the Minds on August 11 at 10:30 am Central Time. It's a free event to Introduce you to RWMs from coast-to-coast for three reasons: to connect. contribute. collaborate...and share RWM "aha moments"! Here's what you need to know:
DAC 2021: 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, 2021. 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:
KB Designates: Relicensing Deadline Passed…Act Now!
Knowledge Bureau Designates: your professionalism matters to your clients. Your achievements are also an inspiration to the thousands of undergrads inn Knowledge Bureau program from coast to coast. But, the grace period for relicensing ends August 31! Make sure to maximize your investment in your credentials. Send along your Attestation to Standards of Conduct now. Check out the handy Q&A Relicensing Guide below or call us for help: 1-866-953-4769. Here’s what you need to know:
