Tax

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Industry

Tax Tips: Catering to small business

Many will remember 2011 as a year of economic challenges. Small business owners in particular have had it rough and while they hope for a better year ahead, there are still a few things they can do to end this year on a positive note.

By Vikram Barhat |December 15, 2011

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Estate Planning

Faceoff: Is costlier insurance cost-effective?

Canadian insurers have gone through two rounds of price increases since December 2010. Does pricier insurance still make sense for clients who want to leave legacies?

By Kanupriya Vashisht |December 14, 2011

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Industry

Tax Tips: Spousal loans

While there is little one can do about the vagaries of the stock market, there is plenty an advisor can do to help clients control how much tax money they fork over to the CRA.

By Vikram Barhat |December 14, 2011

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Tax News

Seven tips to reduce client tax burden

Even though tax returns aren’t due until April 30, December is an important month for tax planning. Here are some important tax planning measures that must be completed before December 30.

December 13, 2011

6 min read