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Vivek Bansal
Tax & Estate Planning

Vivek Bansal

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What your clients should know about real estate renos and repairs

For the best tax treatment, distinguish between current and capital expenses

  • May 2, 2022 May 2, 2022
  • 15:04

Unintended tax consequences of joint tenancy with a right of survivorship

A client scenario with a family cottage shows the importance of planning

  • December 3, 2021 December 3, 2021
  • 14:23

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
Tax & Estate Planning

Jacqueline Power

Programs and incentives to help first-time homebuyers

These initiatives can help clients enter the housing market

  • March 31, 2022 March 31, 2022
  • 14:32

Help your client with tax-efficient charitable giving

Use these tips to make the most of a donation tax credit

  • November 23, 2021 November 23, 2021
  • 16:18

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
Tax & Estate Planning

Wilmot George

Financial Advisor Assisting Senior Couple

Love and taxes, Part II: Tax and estate planning for two spouses

Tax rules offer flexibility when a client has both a spouse and a common-law partner

  • March 30, 2022 March 30, 2022
  • 11:35

Love and taxes: What the CRA needs to know about your intimate relationships

Completing the T1’s marital status isn’t always straightforward

  • November 30, 2021 November 30, 2021
  • 16:33

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
Tax & Estate Planning

Keith Masterman

A doctor and an elderly patient are indoors at the woman's home. The doctor is talking to the woman while holding a tablet computer.

All about eligible medical expenses

Help your client claim these non-refundable tax credits

  • March 23, 2022 March 23, 2022
  • 11:14

Help your client plan for income when a spouse dies

A sample case illustrates the impacts for the surviving spouse

  • November 22, 2021 November 22, 2021
  • 14:11

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
News

Melissa Shin

recruitment

The financial industry wants you — to mentor

The advice channel’s survival depends on seasoned veterans who are willing to impart knowledge

  • March 14, 2022 March 10, 2022
  • 10:00

Racial justice, one year later

Editorial: Financial firms still have work to do in acknowledging their role in systemic racism

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

What financial firms are doing to fight systemic racism

Advisor's Edge asked 20 banks, asset managers, insurers and advisory firms how they are addressing anti-Black racism

  • July 16, 2020 July 17, 2020
  • 10:23

What cheap investing means for Canada

The regulatory regime has not caught up to investors’ needs

  • March 25, 2020 April 13, 2020
  • 16:50