Tax

Giving through donor-advised funds

Would-be philanthropists often find themselves confronted with a common paradox: the larger the value of their gift, the less likely they are to feel certain about the charitable beneficiaries. Often the best solution is a donor-guided “intermediate charity” such as a donor-advised fund.

By Elaine Blades and Malcolm Burrows |September 17, 2012

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Industry

GST causes clients to pick unsuitable products

A report out of the University of Calgary says the way financial services are taxed could cause clients to pick the wrong products.

By Melissa Shin |September 14, 2012

2 min read

Industry

IPPs offer tax savings to biz owners

An Individual Pension Plan is the only retirement savings vehicle allowing for higher tax deductions when investments don’t perform as expected.

By Normand Frenette |September 14, 2012

3 min read

Industry

CRA pressured to reduce payment errors

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) needs to improve service to taxpayers whose payments are misallocated, says Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsman, Mr. J. Paul Dube.

By Staff |September 13, 2012

1 min read