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Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?

When a home owner dies with money owing on the property, the type of ownership determines who is accountable...

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?
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How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce

When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?

How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce
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Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?

Moving money from a LIRA or LIF to an RRSP or RRIF can have benefits. Here’s what to consider...

Can a LIRA be transferred to an RRSP with no contribution room in Ontario?
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Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?

A finance expert addresses capital gains taxes, possible tax credits, and other factors related to co-ownership of a home.

Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?

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Should you transfer property to a child and then rent it from them?

Satyesh is considering transferring his home to his daughter and then renting it back from her. What are the...

Should you transfer property to a child and then rent it from them?
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Bear markets: What’s a long-term investor supposed to do right now?

As we continue our way out of the pandemic, with inflation and dramatic market fluctuations, what is a long-term...

Bear markets: What’s a long-term investor supposed to do right now?
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What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids?

Joan and her partner own the condo her son lives in, but they want to transfer ownership to him....

What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids?
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I owe money on my taxes. What can I do?

Tax season is over! If you owe money to the government, take a big breath. You have options.

I owe money on my taxes. What can I do?

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Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate

There are tax, estate and other implications when inheriting real estate, even from family.

Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate

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