Tax

Industry

New U.S. tax rule fuels frustration

Canadian financial institutions: comply with new U.S. tax rules or face the consequences.

By Vikram Barhat |June 5, 2012

3 min read

Industry

As farmland prices rise, so do number of pre-nups

Prices for farmland are rising dramatically in the UK, and so are the number of farmers asking their spouses to sign pre- and post-nuptial agreements, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |June 5, 2012

1 min read

Industry

How sales charges impact registered accounts

What’s the tax impact of DSC fees? The charges may apply to both registered and non-registered investments, but if clients want to withdraw from RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs, they should know the tax implications of DSCs.

By Wilmot George |June 1, 2012

4 min read

Estate Planning

How to destroy an inheritance

There are two certainties in life – death and taxes

By Wilmot George |May 30, 2012

5 min read

Pay for the funeral, in advance

When completing insurance applications for clients, it’s often necessary to address touchy subjects—sometimes hitting on potentially embarrassing issues such as clients’ spending habits, their medical histories and even the quality of their marriages. But it’s a process that’s critical if we are to help people effectively plan for their financial futures.

6 min read

Tax

New U.S. tax rule fuels frustration

As farmland prices rise, so do number of pre-nups

How sales charges impact registered accounts

How to destroy an inheritance

Lunchtime Takeaway: Tax tips for students

5 reasons trusts work for incapacity planning

Lunchtime Takeaway: CPP and wealthy clients

Executor duties burdensome

Pay for the funeral, in advance

How to define an estate