Will your parents need your help?

Hopefully, your parents will stay physically and mentally healthy and not require your help. But if they ever do need your support, we’ve got a variety of ways you can help them with financial matters....

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Defining trusts for tax reporting and compliance

The 2023 tax filing season is upon us, and uncertainty remains about the trust reporting rules. Many Canadians may still be wondering: Do I have a trust and not know it?...

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Trust Reporting Rules

Effective for taxation years ending after December 30, 2023, the Canadian government has expanded the trust rules to now require trusts to file a T3 trust income tax and benefit return and provide detailed disclosure on on the trust’s key persons....

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Transferring the family vacation property: now or later?

When you sell or give a vacation property to your children, you’ll need to manage the tax liability on capital gains. Should you pay a smaller tax bill now or leave a larger tax bill for your estate?...

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Help your child purchase a home with an FHSA

What do you get when you combine some of the best features of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)? Read about the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA)....

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Split your income to save tax

There are limited ways to earn income and pay no tax. However, there are many ways to pay less tax....

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Managing a windfall, large or small

Whatever size a windfall may be, acting hastily can lead to regret. Learn what to consider and how to make the most of bonuses, tax refunds and larger windfalls that come your way....

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Tax Highlights from the 2022 Federal Budget

Canada’s Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, tabled the 2022 federal budget on April 7, 2022....

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Time for a vacation property chat?

Parents may assume their children will eventually want the cottage, cabin or chalet. The children may love the recreation and relaxation, but not the responsibility that comes with it. Discover why you need to start the conversation now....

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RRIF, meet JLTD

If assets remain in a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), the estate may owe tax equal to about half the value. But a couple can offset the tax with a strategy you may not know about....

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