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Walking the tax tightrope

Guiding your clients through the many benefits available to them; new rules on IPPs; helping business owners retire; yearend tips; income-splitting; and much more.

December 15, 2011

Days numbered for current EPSPs?

The federal government is looking for ways to end what many tax experts say is inappropriate use of employee profit-sharing plans to avoid payroll deductions and to split income with family members

  • October 18, 2011 November 6, 2019
  • 11:21

Eldercare gets several supports

Federal assistance for the care of the elderly by their family members comes in many forms. Planning for it is essential

  • October 18, 2011 November 6, 2019
  • 10:49

A vital lifeline for the disabled

The relatively new RDSP still is not widely used, but families that employ this registered program to shelter savings from taxes can reap significant benefits over the long term

  • October 18, 2011 November 6, 2019
  • 10:26

All the help they can get

When disability strikes, there is much emotion to deal with and many tasks to perform. Advisors can help families and disabled individuals in this difficult situation by informing them of the many supports provided by the tax system

  • October 18, 2011 November 6, 2019
  • 10:19

Targeting TFSA overcontributions

For many Canadians, the tax-free savings account remains unfamiliar and not yet fully understood.

  • October 18, 2011 November 6, 2019
  • 10:13

CRA steps up oversight of the wealthy

As in many countries, the most experienced tax auditors are delving into the affairs of Canada’s richest taxpayers

  • October 18, 2011 November 6, 2019
  • 10:07

Feds tread cautiously

The Conservatives will be using their majority to pursue deficit reduction while introducing new tax credits and closing loopholes. The great unknown is global economic stability

  • October 18, 2011 November 6, 2019
  • 09:59