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Canadians still underusing TFSAs

Accountholders' unused TFSA contribution room exceeded the market value of their plans at almost all income levels

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Understanding the underused housing tax

If your client is an affected owner, they must file a UHT return by Oct. 31 to avoid penalties

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Understanding the CPP death benefit

The amount has been falling in real terms

  • By: Lea Koiv
  • May 12, 2023 June 30, 2023
  • 10:59
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T1135 reporting: What your clients need to know

Failure to report foreign-source income can result in high penalties

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Tax-loss selling: Superficial loss and identical property rules

Help clients realize a capital loss while maintaining market exposure

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What clients should know about the CPP reforms

Clients are paying in but increases to benefits remain minimal for now

  • By: Lea Koiv
  • April 19, 2023 June 30, 2023
  • 13:25
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The gift of homeownership

Tax tips when tapping the Bank of Mom and Dad

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Advisor learns the hard way that TFSAs are not for frequent trading

A Tax Court case led to a hefty tax bill

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Selling real estate? The CRA is (still) watching

Transactions, including property flipping, require proper tax reporting

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How inflation affects OAS timing

Three case studies to help clients choose when to begin their benefits

  • By: Lea Koiv
  • January 5, 2023 June 30, 2023
  • 14:34
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A cautionary tale about executors and clearance certificates

Court decision serves as a warning about property distribution, executor renunciation

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TFSA overcontributions still a problem

Federal Court case is the latest reminder of the costs

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Inflation will affect tax brackets

Indexing helps your clients’ after-tax income keep pace

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Tax-loss selling: investing’s moral victory

Help clients turn investment losses into a tax win

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Help clients claim tax credits for charitable donations

A sample scenario illustrates the savings

What happens to non-residents’ RRSPs and RRIFs when they die?

A client scenario illustrates whether withholding taxes apply

Estate planning with trusts

Help your client benefit from these important tools

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Consider inflation when deciding when to begin CPP

The higher the inflation rate, the bigger the benefit of waiting

  • By: Lea Koiv
  • June 28, 2022 June 30, 2023
  • 09:00
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CRA can use ‘arbitrary assessments’ to fill a filing void

A Tax Court case offers a warning about missing corporate returns

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Estate planning with TFSAs

Avoid the tax consequences of not distributing a TFSA quickly after the account holder dies

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Programs and incentives to help first-time homebuyers

These initiatives can help clients enter the housing market

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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

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All about eligible medical expenses

Help your client claim these non-refundable tax credits

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No court relief for accidental RRSP overcontribution

A lack of understanding about spousal RRSP limits was no excuse

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Spousal RRSPs: What you need to know

Make sure clients don’t run afoul of the attribution rules