Tax News

Budget tests client retirement assumptions

There’s no question, the biggest piece of news out of the federal budget is increased age at which Canadians will qualify for Old Age Security payments. The good news is that the government has given plenty of notice.

By Staff |March 29, 2012

3 min read

Is Warren an exception to the “Buffett Rule”?

In August, Warren Buffett challenged the U.S. government with his claim that the rich, himself included, “have been coddled long enough by a billionaire-friendly Congress.”

March 27, 2012

2 min read

Tax Tips: Children’s arts tax credit

Does your client enroll their children in cultural or recreational programs? If so, they should take a second look at the new credits they can receive before filing their return.

By Staff |March 27, 2012

2 min read

Back to basics at tax time

The April 30 tax filing deadline is quickly coming into view. Are your clients prepared? As an advisor you might not think it essential to remind clients about the basics, but the help you can provide cements relationships by letting clients know you’re always looking out for them.

By Michelle Munro |March 26, 2012

6 min read