Tax

Canada offers competitive tax structure: KPMG

Canada reigns as one of the most competitive countries in the world when it comes to paying taxes, says a new KPMG study.

By Staff |September 27, 2012

2 min read

Estate Planning

Are your clients’ kids snobs?

Raising kids and grandkids without a sense of entitlement.

By Stephanie Bot |September 26, 2012

3 min read

Estate Planning

Transferring estate freeze assets

Pros and cons of transferring company shares.

By Caroline Rheaume |September 25, 2012

3 min read

Estate Planning

Passing down patents

Assets such as trademarks and patents can hold considerable value. Protecting your ownership of intellectual property can ensure your successor’s competitive edge.

By Patricia Harris |September 24, 2012

2 min read

Estate Planning

Baby boomers don’t want modest retirements

Over half of baby boomers (57%) would rather work longer so they can maintain their current lifestyles as they enter retirement, finds a CIBC poll. Further, 24% plan to carry debt into retirement. Of those, 80% will carry debt throughout their entire retirement. This suggests they have no immediate plans to pay it off, and […]

By Staff |September 21, 2012

2 min read

Tax News

Tax issues for immigrant clients

Newcomers establishing businesses in Canada must be aware of tax implications both here and back home. Help them address their concerns about high taxes and immigration risks.

By Lorne Saltman |September 21, 2012

4 min read

Tax News

Ensure clients register tax disputes on time

Make sure clients file Notices of Objection on time.

By Jamie Golombek |September 21, 2012

3 min read

Industry

Quebec group accuses CRA of “gross incompetence”

A Quebec advocacy group has discovered a CRA error that has allegedly cost taxpayers millions.

By Conseiller.ca Staff |September 20, 2012

2 min read

Tax News

Creditor-proof a client’s company

A holding company can protect after-tax income

By Jordan Gould |September 20, 2012

2 min read

Industry

Will PRPPs create opportunities for advisors?

The current federal legislation for PRPPs only applies to employees governed under federal jurisdiction, such as inter-provincial transportation, banking, telecommunication and airlines. So on June 28, 2012, the Canadian government approved the Pooled Registered Pension Plan (PRPP) Act.

By Francois Bernier |September 19, 2012

4 min read

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