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Business owner evades tax; fined $170,000

An Ontario business owner has been convicted of tax evasion.

By Staff |August 16, 2012

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Why clients must pay back RRSP withdrawals

The HBP allows first-time home buyers to withdraw up to $25,000 from their RRSPs to assist them with buying a home. The funds need to be paid back over a 15-year period. If payment is missed in a particular year, the amount not repaid must be included in the participant’s income for that year.

By Jamie Golombek |August 8, 2012

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Income splitting for business owners

Redirect profits to family members in lower tax brackets

By Bruce Ball |August 3, 2012

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Estate Planning

Saving money on business succession

Heirs can buy your business for minimal cost and you can relieve your tax burden

By Paul McLaughlin |July 26, 2012

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Estate Planning

Help business owner clients sell out

How to move your company to a new generation of owners

By Camilla Cornell |July 25, 2012

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Wealthy hide $21 trillion in offshore accounts

The world’s wealthy have shielded at least $21 trillion from taxes in more than 80 offshore jurisdictions, says the Tax Justice Network.

By Suzanne Sharma |July 24, 2012

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Business owners should use dividends

Why business owners should pay themselves with dividends, not salary

July 24, 2012

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Claim the capital gains exemption

The capital gains exemption is one of the most valuable tax incentives provided to shareholders of private corporations in Canada

By Frank Di Pietro |July 24, 2012

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U.S. immigrants bring tax troubles

In 2010, the U.S. Congress promised it would make major changes, effective 2012. Halfway through that year, Congress – and the Federal agencies it oversees – has kept its promise.

By Staff |July 23, 2012

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CRA cracks down on the wealthy

Don’t let your clients get caught up in the CRA's related party initiative dragnet. If one or more of the following questions apply to them, suggest they call a tax lawyer.

By John Lorinc |July 23, 2012

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