Tax News

Tax filing made easy

As the deadline approaches, efforts are mounting to make tax filing experience a little less burdensome for do-it-yourselfers.

By Vikram Barhat |March 13, 2012

1 min read

Industry

Time to talk tax

With several weeks left before the April 30 filing deadline, it might be a good time to call your clients in to discuss tax planning.

By Staff |March 12, 2012

3 min read

Tax News

Help clients save with tax tips

With the 2011 income tax deadline approaching, your clients are looking for ways to keep money in their pockets. The question is: Have they planned ahead, and are you prepared to help?

March 9, 2012

3 min read

Tax News

Sobering thoughts

Would increased CPP actually increase savings?

March 1, 2012

3 min read

Planning and Advice

Why you should be a control freak

I focus all my energy on what I can control and don’t stress about the rest.

By Mathieu Paradis |February 13, 2012

3 min read

Industry

Crunch Time: An RRSP Special Report

The countdown is on for your clients to make an RRSP contribution for the 2011 tax year, but shaky markets and economic uncertainty have left many skittish about locking up their available cash.

By Staff |February 13, 2012

2 min read

Tax News

Improving the TFSA

With a federal budget on the horizon, and the low likelihood of any goodies, I started thinking about the Conservative party’s campaign promise to eventually double TFSA contribution room.

February 1, 2012

3 min read

Tax News

Snowbirding in the U.S.

Make sure clients know the tax implications of overstaying

By Annie Boivin |February 1, 2012

5 min read

Tax News

From time to time, the issue of the dreaded clawback of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or Old Age Security (OAS) benefits rears its ugly head in Tax Court when an irate—and often confused—taxpayer challenges the government’s decision to suddenly reduce his or her government benefits based on a one-time unusual income event the prior year.

By Jamie Golombek |February 1, 2012

3 min read

Industry

The true cost of debt

The true cost of debt—to truly help clients understand, advisors need to factor in taxes

By Jason M. Pereira |February 1, 2012

4 min read

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