Tax

3 tax tips for vacation property

Taxes usually aren’t top of mind when clients buy a recreational property, even though they should be. Here are three ways to share as little as possible with the CRA.

By Yens Pedersen |May 27, 2013

2 min read

Estate Planning

Upcoming estate law changes

Recent and coming changes to national and provincial estate legislation

By James Dolan |May 24, 2013

6 min read

Estate Planning

Don’t underestimate senior clients

Retired clients are considered risk-averse, but there are always exceptions.

May 23, 2013

1 min read

Industry

Can an NFL linebacker deduct massage expenses?

At James Harrison’s introductory press conference for the Cincinnati Bengals, the NFL linebacker revealed that he spends around $500,000 yearly on his body, reports Tony Nitti for Forbes.

By Staff |May 23, 2013

1 min read

Estate Planning

How to remove a trustee

The resignation, removal and substitution of trustees.

By Paul W. Taylor |May 22, 2013

4 min read

Industry

More U.S. taxpayers e-file from home

More taxpayers are choosing to electronically file their income tax returns, says the IRS. So far in 2013, more than 43 million people have self-prepared and e-filed their tax returns from home, an increase of more than 4% compared to the prior year. Read: IRS in hot seat for targeting conservative groups Through May 10, […]

By Staff |May 21, 2013

1 min read

Market Insights

Set-and-forget investments

Young clients have long time horizons. So they’re prime candidates for a set-it-and-forget-it investment model.

By Caroline Hanna |May 21, 2013

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Make the most of cottage season

Heading to the cottage? So are your clients. So learn how to help them protect their treasured assets from taxes.

By Staff |May 17, 2013

2 min read

Estate Planning

Use an NPO to hold recreational property

NPOs offer a new solution to an old problem with recreational property.

By Lorne Saltman |May 17, 2013

4 min read

Estate Planning

Help special-needs clients have enough for the future

The Problem - Joanne is getting to an age where she can no longer care for her son’s day-to-day needs. The two are living in a bungalow—owned by Joanne, with a tenant—but they have not prepared financially to deal with Jack’s needs when Joanne passes away.

By Doug Watt |May 17, 2013

4 min read

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