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How to avoid tax-payment nightmares when RRIF withdrawals start

The solution to minimizing any tax shocks? Mimic the "taxed at source" treatment most employees experience. Here's how.

How to avoid tax-payment nightmares when RRIF withdrawals start

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When your investment partners don’t play by the CRA’s rules

Marcus and some friends turned a profit on their investment property. Trouble is, two of them plan to keep...

When your investment partners don’t play by the CRA’s rules

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How are jointly held investment accounts taxed?

Joint ownership makes access to the investments easier by a surviving spouse, but requires diligent record-keeping while you’re both...

How are jointly held investment accounts taxed?

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Should you add your grandkids as joint tenants on stocks?

Avoiding probate is one advantage.

Should you add your grandkids as joint tenants on stocks?

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Gifting real estate to your adult children

Consider the impact of potential capital gains tax, what might happen to the property if your child gets divorced...

Gifting real estate to your adult children

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“Should I loan investments or money to my spouse?”

The idea is to split income, following Canada Revenue Agency guidelines, so the family pays less tax overall.

“Should I loan investments or money to my spouse?”

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Do teenagers need to file a tax return if they work part-time?

Like many milestones, this one can be used as a “teachable moment” for kids and parents.

Do teenagers need to file a tax return if they work part-time?

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How having a child together affects your tax situation

Elise recently had a baby and moved in with her partner. Looking ahead to tax time, she wonders how...

How having a child together affects your tax situation

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Moving to the U.S.? Here’s what to do with your Canadian investments

Set to start a new job south of the border, Justin will need to consider that registered and non-registered...

Moving to the U.S.? Here’s what to do with your Canadian investments

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