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Articles By Jason Heath, CFP:

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What to do when your withholding tax is too low

Kersten is worried she'll have a big tax liability next spring

What to do when your withholding tax is too low

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Investment fees you can claim on your tax return

Patti pays fees for financial advice related to her investments and wonders if those fees are tax deductible

Investment fees you can claim on your tax return

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When an RRSP isn’t worth it

Julia has a DB pension and is maxing out her TFSA. Is an RRSP worth it for her?

When an RRSP isn’t worth it

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How much you should pay in fees on your work savings plan

Talk to your employer about lower-fee group savings options

How much you should pay in fees on your work savings plan
taxes joint accounts

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Avoid tax traps when opening a joint investment account

Beware of spousal attribution.

Avoid tax traps when opening a joint investment account

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Work abroad? Your income is fair game for the CRA

To avoid this, you need to break ties with Canada

Work abroad? Your income is fair game for the CRA

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Should I raid my RRSP to pay off my line of credit?

It's tempting to cash out RRSPs but watch out for the tax bite

Should I raid my RRSP to pay off my line of credit?

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How to reinstate OAS after it’s clawed back

There is a form to fill out, but it's entirely optional

How to reinstate OAS after it’s clawed back

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Why incorporation isn’t always a magical tax fix

Sandie’s wife has a small business she plans to run for the next few years. Is she better off...

Why incorporation isn’t always a magical tax fix