Why tax deferral works

Everyone loves a tax break. You may not think that just paying tax later counts as one, but deferring tax enables you to get ahead financially now and in the future....

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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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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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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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Claiming home office expenses

Thankfully, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has made it easy for employees to claim home office expenses if you spent more than half of your working hours at home for at least four consecutive weeks in 2020 due to COVID-19. Here are the options avail...

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Save tax by splitting income with children

You save tax as a family when you transfer your income to children in a lower tax bracket. We’ve got specific income-splitting strategies that work for minor children and adult children....

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