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Mark Yamada

Two golden coins - Bitcoin and Ethereum

Bitcoin: Disruptive technology or digital Beanie Baby?

Putting cryptocurrencies in perspective

  • July 23, 2021 July 26, 2021
  • 16:12

Is the tech boom over?

History lessons from the Nifty Fifty

  • May 21, 2021 May 20, 2021
  • 14:00

Breakdancing and ESG investing

Judging the ESG judges

  • May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
  • 09:30

Investors are finding gaps between perception and reality

GameStop, and the real challenge for capital markets

  • March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
  • 09:00
Vivek Bansal
Tax & Estate Planning

Vivek Bansal

Red For Rent sign closeup against brick building

Potential tax implications from renting a principal residence

A change in use could result in a deemed disposition

  • July 22, 2021 July 22, 2021
  • 14:16

How should your clients own real estate properties?

There are benefits and risks to owning property personally, through a trust or through a corporation

  • November 27, 2020 November 26, 2020
  • 10:00

Help your client wind down their private corporation

Consider these tax-efficient options

  • July 31, 2020 August 4, 2020
  • 15:00

TOSI exceptions for your business-owner client

Find out what the CRA says about investment income and selling a business

  • March 31, 2020 March 30, 2020
  • 14:30
Tax & Estate Planning

Wilmot George

house versus cottage

Don’t let real estate add to relationship woes

Consider the tax consequences before transferring property after a separation

  • July 19, 2021 July 19, 2021
  • 14:00

RRSPs, RRIFs and withholding taxes at death

The absence of withholding taxes can create unexpected consequences if no planning is done

  • March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021
  • 14:00

How to extract cash from a corporation

Consider these options to avoid unexpected tax results

  • November 20, 2020 November 24, 2020
  • 12:00

Renting to a child while living in long-term care

Find out if your client is still eligible for the PRE

  • July 22, 2020 July 22, 2020
  • 14:30
Tax & Estate Planning

Jacqueline Power

Bridge to Canada Sign

Avoid cross-border pitfalls with TFSAs

U.S. tax rules can lead to TFSA troubles

  • July 9, 2021 July 9, 2021
  • 15:11

Severance planning: What your client should consider

Use these tips for discussions and decision-making

  • March 2, 2021 March 1, 2021
  • 14:00

What clients should know about CERB

Rules govern coordination with other benefits, repayment

  • June 18, 2020 June 18, 2020
  • 15:15

Common RDSP misconceptions

The Registered Disability Savings Plan requires proper planning

  • March 3, 2020 March 5, 2020
  • 14:15
Tax & Estate Planning

Frank Di Pietro

Wooden dock with chair on calm fall lake

Unexpected tax consequences when accessing real estate equity

Interest deductibility may be at stake

  • June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021
  • 14:18

Deducting home office expenses during the pandemic

The rules are restrictive and deductions require the employer’s support

  • June 2, 2020 June 1, 2020
  • 13:00

Sidestepping superficial loss rules

The process of selling losing investments is fairly straightforward

  • April 16, 2020 April 16, 2020
  • 11:00

Second-generation income and TOSI

Find out when your client’s investment income could be subject to the tax on split income

  • February 7, 2020 March 30, 2020
  • 13:30