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Saying goodbye to Uncle Sam and his taxman can be harder than you think.
By Beth Webel and Christopher Gandhu |December 19, 2011
4 min read
Estate Planning
Odds are, your clients all have their wills drawn up. Providing for loved ones is a crucial part of financial planning, after all. But a vital piece of that puzzle is missing, according to a survey by BMO Harris Private Banking: custody of minor children.
By Staff |December 15, 2011
2 min read
Many will remember 2011 as a year of economic challenges. Small business owners in particular have had it rough and while they hope for a better year ahead, there are still a few things they can do to end this year on a positive note.
By Vikram Barhat |December 15, 2011
Canadian insurers have gone through two rounds of price increases since December 2010. Does pricier insurance still make sense for clients who want to leave legacies?
By Kanupriya Vashisht |December 14, 2011
6 min read
While there is little one can do about the vagaries of the stock market, there is plenty an advisor can do to help clients control how much tax money they fork over to the CRA.
By Vikram Barhat |December 14, 2011
Tax News
Even though tax returns aren’t due until April 30, December is an important month for tax planning. Here are some important tax planning measures that must be completed before December 30.
December 13, 2011
By Vikram Barhat |December 13, 2011
This time of year, it’s hard to corral your clients, who no doubt have more festive activities on their minds than visiting their trusted advisor. But time is fast running out for investors to minimize their tax bills for 2011, and call your should be a is a money-saver.
By Staff |December 12, 2011
Selling some loss-making investments can be a great way to recover some of the capital gains realized in the last three years, says Gary Dent, national tax leader at Grant Thornton.
By Vikram Barhat |December 9, 2011
When buying or selling investments, timing is of the essence, especially towards the tail end of the year when getting the timing wrong can result in an undesirable tax position.
By Vikram Barhat |December 8, 2011
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