Tax

Estate Planning

Faceoff: Should young people have wills?

Do twenty- and thirty-somethings need wills? Experts remain divided.

By Kanupriya Vashisht |September 17, 2013

5 min read

Industry

Year-round tax planning tips

By being forward-thinking, doing some research, and identifying the credits and deductions that apply, Canadians can reduce their 2013 tax bills.

By Staff |September 10, 2013

2 min read

Industry

CRA launches online mail for small biz

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced an online mail service for small businesses that will help streamline interactions with the taxman.

By Staff |September 9, 2013

1 min read

Estate Planning

Despite solid will, last wishes of art collector thwarted

The story of American art collector Charles Loeser shows a detailed will is no guarantee your client’s wishes will be fulfilled, reports the L.A. Times.

By Staff |September 9, 2013

1 min read

Industry

Effects of 2013 dividend tax rules

A tax expert outlines the various changes across Canada.

By Francois Bernier |September 6, 2013

4 min read

Estate Planning

When the prime minister’s your client

Testamentary, inter vivos, insurance and alter ego trusts are all effective vehicles for a variety of planning needs. There’s another type that’s rarely used: the blind trust. If you reel in a client who needs it, you’ll be doing well.

By Dean DiSpalatro |September 6, 2013

3 min read

Tax News

Save tax on company cars

Own your own business and need a company vehicle? You may be able to deduct some costs from your taxes.

By Dave Cesmystruk |September 5, 2013

2 min read

Estate Planning

Hiring an executor

Hiring an executor is tricky. Select the wrong person, and you could be leaving behind a legacy of financial hassles.

By James Dolan |September 5, 2013

4 min read

Estate Planning

Minimize executor liability

Many clients will become executors for parents, family members or close friends. But the job’s responsibilities may expose them to significant liability.

By James Dolan |September 4, 2013

3 min read

Estate Planning

If clients move, revisit their estate plans

Many advisors don’t realize clients have to revisit estate plans when they move to other provinces and territories. While taxation rules on death are generally the same across Canada, other family laws aren’t. Here’s what to consider.

By Margaret O’Sullivan |September 4, 2013

3 min read

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