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Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement

Money in a LIRA or LIF is intended to last a lifetime, making it difficult to access more than...

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Should you buy life insurance to pay for tax owed upon death?

When you die, capital gains tax might apply to some of your assets. Can life insurance help shelter your...

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What new bare trust tax filing rules mean for Canadians

Do Canadians have to file a trust tax return this year? What is a bare trust? What are the...

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Should you claim your common-law partner on your taxes?

Changing your status to common-law has an impact on your tax return and government benefits. Here’s how to know...

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Planning for retirement with little or no savings to draw on

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“Where do we pay income tax if we retire abroad?”

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What to do if you overcontributed to your RRSP

If you’ve accidentally overcontributed to your RRSP, you may pay a tax penalty. Here are your options for promptly...

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When are TFSAs and RRSPs actually taxable?

Here’s what investors should know about the tax payable on U.S. and Canadian stocks in an RRSP and TFSA.

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Work-from-home tax credit: What Canadians can claim

The flat-rate home-office expense deduction is no longer available for 2023. But eligible employees who work from home can...