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Articles By Jason Heath, CFP:

A man sits in a dentist chair, happy with the results of his latest check up, as holds a mirror inspecting his teeth.

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When can you claim medical expenses on your tax return

After you pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses, what should you do with the receipts? Find out if you can...

When can you claim medical expenses on your tax return
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Capital gains when selling property to family

If you sell a property to a relative for a bargain price, does that mean you pay less tax...

Capital gains when selling property to family
A man nearing the age of retirement is working as a barber, cutting the sideburns of another man in his barber chair.

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Should you start OAS if you are still working?

Not retired yet? Wondering about applying for Old Age Security? Here are the things to consider first.

Should you start OAS if you are still working?

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Understanding the 1994 capital gains tax election

There is a $100,000 capital gains exemption that applied until 1994. Find out if it can be used to...

Understanding the 1994 capital gains tax election

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Capital gains on subdivided land, and HST on vacant land

For property that you can subdivide, you can sell some of the land and build a house on the...

Capital gains on subdivided land, and HST on vacant land
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Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy

There are rules around capital gains on the sale of joint property in Canada. But how does death affect...

Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy
A father and his son and daughter are in the bathroom, brushing their teeth, getting ready for bed.

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What happens to your TFSA when you die

This is how a TFSA gets distributed in the event of a death, plus, info on making sure it...

What happens to your TFSA when you die
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Should you leave corporate savings in your company?

Chris has a lot of money saved in his corporate bank account and wants to take it out with...

Should you leave corporate savings in your company?

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Calculating expected returns on the sale of real estate

Yan is selling his home and wants to know how to price it to ensure he turns a profit.

Calculating expected returns on the sale of real estate