Tax

Tax News

How will clients use tax refunds?

Today’s the last day for clients to file their taxes.

By Staff |May 5, 2014

1 min read

Estate Planning

Help clients avoid gift-giving mistakes

Many clients wish to leave money to charities after they die.

By Staff |May 5, 2014

2 min read

Estate Planning

Donate life insurance, save tax

Save tax by donating life insurance with this new CRA rule.

May 2, 2014

2 min read

Tax News

Employ your spouse to reduce taxes

You need to hire an assistant. And after interviewing several candidates, you realize your spouse is best suited for the role. As long as he actually works for you and is paid a reasonable salary, you can deduct the wages you pay him from your business income.

May 2, 2014

3 min read

Estate Planning

Deal breakers

Sometimes, seemingly good companies don’t make it to sale closing. Here are the primary reasons why transactions fail.

By Mark Groulx |May 1, 2014

4 min read

Economic Indicators

Ontario budget hikes tax on rich

The Ontario government will increase taxes for those making above $150,000.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |April 30, 2014

1 min read

Industry

Be smart about cross-border tax

Many U.S. advisors are reviewing clients' portfolios due to American tax changes made over the last year.

By Staff |April 24, 2014

1 min read

Tax News

7 tips to tax loss harvest

If your client sells an asset, she’ll have to pay tax on half her gains. And if another investment lost money, it can offset her capital gains and she’ll only pay tax on half of any remaining profit.

By Jessica Bruno |April 21, 2014

2 min read