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Taxes

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Do you pay GST/HST when you build or renovate a house?

New homes generally have sales tax payable. What if you build or substantially renovate your home?

Do you pay GST/HST when you build or renovate a house?

ETFs

Which ETFs are the most tax-efficient for Canadian investors?

How taxation of ETFs works in non-registered accounts, and some fund suggestions that will allow you to keep more...

Which ETFs are the most tax-efficient for Canadian investors?

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“We’re well off in retirement. How can we pay less tax?”

A financial planner explains some tax-saving strategies that Canadian retirees may not have thought of.

“We’re well off in retirement. How can we pay less tax?”
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Taxes

How the Canada GST/HST tax credit works

Curious to know if you’re eligible for a recurring credit? Discover whether this quarterly benefit could add tax-free cash...

How the Canada GST/HST tax credit works

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How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?

A MoneySense reader asks what tax and probate implications she might face if she inherits a rental property held...

How can couples avoid capital gains tax on property in Canada?
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Tax implications of giving your spouse money to invest

A MoneySense reader wants to give money to his spouse to invest. Can he avoid Canada’s income attribution rules?

Tax implications of giving your spouse money to invest
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How is investment income taxed in Canada?

A MoneySense reader wants input on the tax implications of her investment withdrawals, but she can’t get a straight...

How is investment income taxed in Canada?
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Retirement

RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know

Most registered retirement savings plans are eventually converted to registered retirement income funds. Here’s what to know about RRIF...

RRIF and LIF withdrawal rates: Everything you need to know

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What is the Canada Carbon Rebate?

Learn about Canada’s carbon tax, launched in 2019 and ended in 2025.

What is the Canada Carbon Rebate?

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