Tax News

Planning and Advice

What happens to RRSPs in bankruptcy?

Your client just told you they declared bankruptcy. What will happen to their registered investment accounts?

By Ted Michalos |November 12, 2014

3 min read

Industry

Single or married? Why you can’t hide from CRA

New income-splitting rules might make some couples want to fudge their relationship statuses.

November 11, 2014

1 min read

Tax News

Possible U.S. tax changes for snowbirds

Now that Republicans have control of the Senate, things may change.

By Terry F. Ritchie |November 6, 2014

3 min read

Industry

CRA lists 2015 max pensionable earnings

CRA's announced the maximum pensionable earnings under CPP for 2015.

By Staff |November 3, 2014

1 min read

Tax News

Changes to small business dividends

The income tax system identifies two types of taxpayer: individuals and corporations. But taxes levied at the corporate level are ultimately borne by individuals.

November 3, 2014

1 min read

Industry

Details on Ottawa’s new income-splitting breaks

In a campaign-style announcement, Prime Minister Stephen Harper unveiled new income-splitting tax breaks.

October 31, 2014

3 min read

Tax News

Tax trouble when working abroad

Firms moving employees across borders have unique planning needs

By Kevyn Nightingale |October 31, 2014

2 min read

Tax News

Understanding PRPPs and VRSPs

In 2012, the federal government’s Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act was signed into law. The plan’s objective is to create a large-scale, inexpensive pension plan for employees of companies that don’t already offer a pension. But the federal government has limited jurisdiction over the workforce, so it had to collaborate with the provinces. Quebec’s version, […]

By Francois Bernier |October 31, 2014

4 min read

Industry

Advising same-sex couples with U.S. ties

Sweeping changes follow a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling

By Dean DiSpalatro |October 31, 2014

5 min read

Industry

Enhanced T1135 means more work for advisors

Taxpayers with foreign assets, be they condos or stocks, have to file a T1135 every year. It used to be a straightforward process, but last year the Department of Finance turned it into a big headache.

By Staff |October 31, 2014

5 min read

← Previous 1 … 127 128 129 130 131 … 220 Next →