Tax News

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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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

2 min read

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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

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Tax Tips: Delay that RRSP deduction

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 13, 2011

2 min read

Time is running out for tax planning

This time of year, it’s hard to corral your clients, who no doubt have more festive activities on their minds than visiting their trusted advisor. But time is fast running out for investors to minimize their tax bills for 2011, and call your should be a is a money-saver.

By Staff |December 12, 2011

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Income trust, redux?

Remember income trusts? The high-yielding business structures were pretty much obliterated at the beginning of this year as new tax treatment was implemented. But they may be making a comeback, thanks to a new structure devised by PwC.

By Staff |December 7, 2011

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Explain TFSAs to confused clients

We're rapidly approaching the New Year and soon your clients will have another $5,000 in contribution room in their TFSA. On top of that, they'll be able to replace any capital they've cashed out. But do you understand these rules?

By Staff |December 5, 2011

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Tax News

Faceoff: Is costlier insurance cost-effective?

Tax Tips: Spousal loans

Seven tips to reduce client tax burden

Tax Tips: Delay that RRSP deduction

Time is running out for tax planning

Tax Tips: Turn losses into gains

Tax Tips: Delaying investment income

Tax Tips: Claim business expenses now

Income trust, redux?

Explain TFSAs to confused clients