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CRA confirms its approach to interest deductibility

Agency provides examples of when income-earning purpose is met

Another reminder to help clients understand their TFSA room

Taxpayer penalized for overcontribution after relying on My Account information

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Considering capital gains post–June 25

Advisors should speak to clients annually about crystallization

Ensure your client reports all RRSP contributions

In one case, failure to report resulted in an overcontribution penalty

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As RRSP deadline approaches, a reminder about tax-free growth

A hypothetical scenario compares dividend investing inside and outside this registered account

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If your client is buying a home in 2024, read this first

Make the most of these tax planning strategies

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Last-chance RRSP opportunities for your 71-year-old client

Before 2023 ends, take advantage of these two planning points

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Get ready for CPP2!

Reach out to clients to ensure they understand the changes and implications

Year-end compensation planning

Help your business-owner client seize the opportunity to defer tax

Students could consider FHSAs

Go to the head of the class with these tax tips

Help clients understand their TFSA room

Advisor-client conversation could help avoid costly overcontribution error

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Outdated RRIF rules could get overhaul

Department of Finance will wrap up its study in June

Don’t let clients miss the tax deadline

Late-filing penalties and arrears interest on taxes owing are costly

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Improve your client’s cash flow with proper tax planning

Two forms can eliminate a tax refund for 2023

Five tax changes to highlight in 2023

Consider discussing these items at your next client meeting

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Bad advice results in TFSA tax penalties

Client overcontributed, had income below basic personal amount

Foreign exchange can throw off your tax-loss selling plans

A client example illustrates the importance of currency calculations

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Help your business owner client choose between salary and dividends

Use these tips to start the conversation

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Saving for a home using the FHSA

Proactively share these details with clients

Tax debts and the prescribed rate

Owing CRA money will soon be more expensive

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Claiming a foreign tax credit isn’t always guaranteed

Help your client avoid double taxation

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Determining if a trip is a taxable benefit

The answer depends on your role

Help your client split income with a prescribed rate loan

Consider the strategy now before the rate rises on July 1

CRA urges potential property flippers to amend tax returns

Campaign targets PRE abuse ahead of anti-flipping tax proposal

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Help clients prep for tax filing

Keep these 5 items in mind this season