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Canadian couple in the kitchen of their cottage as they contemplate selling and if they an avoid taxes.

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Can I sell my cottage tax-free?

Is there a tax exemption for capital gains? No, but find out how to allocate your principal residence exemption...

Can I sell my cottage tax-free?
Canadian mom and child at the cottage she inherited from her father and shares with her siblings and step mom.

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Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications

Jill's late husband left her a cottage. What happens if she transfers ownership to her stepchildren?

Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications

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Two brothers fishing at their Canadian cottage.

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Selling a cottage to a family member: What that means for capital gains

If the property was bought before 1994, there may already have a $100,000 capital gains deduction.

Selling a cottage to a family member: What that means for capital gains
Canadian family saying goodbye to the cottage they're selling.

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Tax deductible expenses when selling a cottage in Canada

Minimize capital gains taxes on the sale of a cottage in Canada by making smart reno choices.

Tax deductible expenses when selling a cottage in Canada

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Do you need mortgage life insurance?

Mortgage protection can be a good idea, if for instance you have a condition or illness that might make...

Do you need mortgage life insurance?
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Should you accelerate your mortgage payments—or invest?

Chantal wants to pay down debt, invest and buy a property down south but isn't sure which to prioritize....

Should you accelerate your mortgage payments—or invest?
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When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?

Is taking money out of a corporation to invest in RRSPs, TFSAs and real estate a good decision? What...

When should you withdraw money from your corporation to invest?
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How to save on capital gains tax when selling a rental property

A reader wonders if he should buy his parents’ rental property or wait to inherit it, based on the...

How to save on capital gains tax when selling a rental property

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Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy

There are rules around capital gains on the sale of joint property in Canada. But how does death affect...

Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy

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