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Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?
Son moves into rental condo that he owns with his parents. They wonder if they owe capital gains.

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When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption

When an adult child moves into their parents’ rental property, the family should be clear on a few things,...

When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption
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How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy

Is a whole life insurance cash value taxable? Spoiler: Yes. But find out how to calculate the taxable amount....

How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy
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How to have the most tax-efficient retirement income plan

Should you plan your retirement savings around paying the least amount of taxes? Find out the implications and the...

How to have the most tax-efficient retirement income plan

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A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement

Between a TFSA and non-registered accounts, what is the most tax-effective way to withdraw to fund retirement?

A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement
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Can you maximize your RRSP and TFSA with an income of $0?

With a year of no income, find out if it makes sense to max out registered accounts like an...

Can you maximize your RRSP and TFSA with an income of $0?
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The final tax return after death: How it gets done in Canada

The final tax return after death: How it gets done in Canada
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The 2022 tax brackets in Canada, based on annual income and broken down by province, too

The 2022 tax brackets in Canada, based on annual income and broken down by province, too

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Can we gift cash or property to our kids tax-free?

Not all gifts to family are treated the same by the CRA. Here's what you need to know

Can we gift cash or property to our kids tax-free?

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