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Tax & Estate Planning

Keith Masterman

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Help your client avoid losing GRE status

Contributions and loans to a graduated rate estate can have tax consequences

  • September 7, 2021 September 7, 2021
  • 14:06

Wills and power of attorney for cross-border clients

Planning for foreign assets may require multiple documents

  • March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
  • 14:00

Restraints to testamentary freedom when drafting a will

Help your client avoid these pitfalls

  • December 10, 2020 December 14, 2020
  • 14:00

When naming minor beneficiaries causes major complications

A lack of planning can impede your client’s wishes

  • August 7, 2020 July 31, 2020
  • 16:00
Tax & Estate Planning

David Truong

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How to make good use of Monte Carlo projections

Projections are essential for planning but they rely on the quality of the variables used

  • August 4, 2021 August 4, 2021
  • 14:36

How DTC eligibility loss affects RDSPs

This example highlights tax and planning considerations

  • January 30, 2018 May 13, 2019
  • 14:00

Registered plans and lifetime benefit trusts

What to consider regarding the use of LBTs

  • January 9, 2018 September 12, 2018
  • 15:01

DTC eligibility for taxpayers with Type 1 diabetes

Why people living with Type 1 diabetes have been refused the Disability Tax Credit

  • December 20, 2017 September 4, 2018
  • 15:30
Vivek Bansal
Tax & Estate Planning

Vivek Bansal

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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