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Taxes

Taxes

Renting out the cottage? Don’t miss out on these 11 tax-deductible expenses

From insurance to accounting fees, this guide will help you claim every deduction you're entitled to

Renting out the cottage? Don’t miss out on these 11 tax-deductible expenses
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6 strategies to help you (legitimately!) pay less capital gains tax

Timing the sale of assets is just one way to take the sting out of the taxman’s bite.

6 strategies to help you (legitimately!) pay less capital gains tax

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How to handle death inside a joint investment account

After Vee’s father passed away, her advisor made some transactions that she’s now questioning.

How to handle death inside a joint investment account

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3 rules for maximizing charitable donations in your will

Mary wants to use charitable gifts to help reduce the amount of tax owed by her estate.

3 rules for maximizing charitable donations in your will

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How will a pension buyback impact your income tax return?

Q. I plan to do a pension buyback for my service with the Government of Canada. Can I deduct...

How will a pension buyback impact your income tax return?

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How will Ian’s worldwide income be taxed by the CRA?

And who should he consult with to get it right?

How will Ian’s worldwide income be taxed by the CRA?

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6 ways to make your tax return audit-proof

Start by filing on time, being honest and keeping your documents organized.

6 ways to make your tax return audit-proof

Financial Planning

The best way to transfer investments to your spouse

Dean has investments that he wants to transfer to his spouse. There are tax implications depending upon how the...

The best way to transfer investments to your spouse

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Calculating taxes on an inherited RRIF

Taxes

After inheriting a RRIF account, how to know what you owe the taxman

Randy’s wife is the beneficiary of her late mother’s RRIF, and she wants to avoid penalties and interest on...

After inheriting a RRIF account, how to know what you owe the taxman

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