Tax

CRA services back this weekend

The Canada Revenue Agency says it has temporarily cut off public access to its electronic services over security concerns.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |April 9, 2014

4 min read

Wealthy to leave 30% of estates to children

Help clients decide how much to leave to kids.

By Staff |April 8, 2014

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Ecological gifts provide tax breaks

Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. Thanks to Environment Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, with its unique tax advantages, more Canadians can leave a legacy for tomorrow and receive a tax break today.

By Natasha van Bentum |April 7, 2014

2 min read

When a client might cut off an adult child

You have a new client and learn he has a 32-year-old son who still lives at home. The couple has two other adult children who work full-time and are independent, but their eldest refuses to work. Your client provides a monthly allowance and pays his bills, including auto insurance. Since your client is approaching retirement, you’re worried this arrangement will jeopardize his finances.

April 4, 2014

3 min read