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Tax News
Make sure you charge or pay the correct tax rates on all business transactions
By Heather Weber |September 4, 2012
2 min read
Estate Planning
If the complexity of U.S. cross-border taxes doesn’t convince you to get help, the liability factor will.
By Melissa Shin |September 1, 2012
3 min read
Industry
The CRA has introduced a number of tools to reduce the tax burden placed on small businesses, says the Honourable Gail Shea, minister of national revenue. “By offering improved services, we’re aiming to reduce the red tape faced by small businesses and Canadian entrepreneurs,” he said. Read: Tax tips for business owners To keep businesses […]
By Staff |August 28, 2012
1 min read
Almost half of Canadians have a TFSA, says a recent CIBC poll. But the problem is nearly half those holders have no plans for the money they save.
By Staff |August 27, 2012
Most advisors wait until the end of the year to harvest tax losses. But by that time, the losses may have disappeared -- and the tax-planning opportunities with them.
By Staff |August 17, 2012
Tax advantages of the capital gains exemption
By Paul Gibney and Brent Pidborochynski |August 17, 2012
Redirect profits to family members in lower tax brackets
By Bruce Ball |August 3, 2012
Canadians affected by devastating weather events—such as forest fires, tornadoes, floods, landslides and hurricanes—have only one thing on their minds: rebuilding their lives. For this reason, the CRA reminds taxpayers (and their advisors) that they can apply for relief if unable to make payments. “Weather events can prevent Canadians from meeting their tax obligations,” she […]
By Staff |July 30, 2012
Heirs can buy your business for minimal cost and you can relieve your tax burden
By Paul McLaughlin |July 26, 2012
For the 14th consecutive quarter, the prescribed rate on spousal loans is staying at 1%.
July 17, 2012
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