Tax News

Tax News

CRA’s objection deadline too short?

Judge says objection deadline needs to change

By Jamie Golombek |October 16, 2015

3 min read

Tax News

Beware these T1135 traps

Small mistakes can trigger CRA scrutiny

By Dean DiSpalatro |October 16, 2015

6 min read

Economic Indicators

What to expect if the Liberals win

While the party has promised tax and investment policy changes, experts say there’s nothing in their platform that suggests a major shakeup.

By Suzanne Sharma |October 14, 2015

3 min read

Industry

Biz owners should invest in TFSAs: Golombek

Business owners who invest in TFSAs rather than leaving surplus funds in their corporations generally end up with more after-tax cash.

By Staff |October 13, 2015

2 min read

Tax News

Taxes influence NHL teams’ recruiting abilities

Higher taxes make Montréal, Los Angeles, San Jose and Anaheim are some of the least financially attractive destinations for NHL players.

By Staff |October 9, 2015

2 min read

Estate Planning

A new formula for tax-efficient philanthropy

Client profile Annabelle Bonheur*, 56, is a biochemist at a major pharmaceutical company and makes $325,000 a year. Her deceased parents left her a large inheritance, which includes shares in two private companies and a three-acre tract of land not far from her home in Oakville, Ont., that will likely be a future hotspot for […]

By Dean DiSpalatro |October 9, 2015

7 min read

Estate Planning

Value a business for divorce purposes

Dave and Sandra have managed a restaurant in downtown Vancouver for the past 12 years. But now the couple is divorcing and wants to sell the business. They need to know the value of their company for a net worth statement. Where should they start?

By Staff |October 9, 2015

6 min read

Tax News

Help a client become a landlord

Residential real estate has been called one of the safest of assets and is considered part of a balanced portfolio. That’s because, when markets are down, clients can hold with little risk as long as their carrying costs are manageable. When markets rise, they can make solid returns. Still, there are considerations, especially if clients […]

By Suzanne Yar Khan |October 9, 2015

5 min read

Planning and Advice

Income sources for homeowners

One of the biggest investments your client’s made is his or her home. While most advisors know clients can claim mobility-related renovations as medical expenses for tax purposes, there are other provincial programs and incentives available.

By Lisa MacColl |October 9, 2015

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Reforming stock option taxes won’t bring gov’t more cash

Reforming how employee stock options are taxed is a good idea, but it won’t bring in the government revenue the Liberals and NDP promise, says University of Calgary economist Jack Mintz.

By Staff |October 7, 2015

2 min read

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