Tax News

Estate Planning

New share donation rules could improve estate planning

If your clients are charitably inclined and looking to sell their businesses, they may be able to get a tax break.

By Melissa Shin |April 22, 2015

4 min read

Industry

Should clients use the lower RRIF withdrawals?

While industry experts agree the move is a victory, it’s a small one at that. Find out why.

By Suzanne Sharma |April 22, 2015

4 min read

Tax News

New tax break gives small-biz owners $10K more to invest

There’s a corresponding change to the Dividend Tax Credit and gross-up factor, but clients still stand to have an extra $10,000 in tax-advantaged investment capital if they plan properly.

By Melissa Shin |April 22, 2015

4 min read

Economic Indicators

A big-picture look at budget 2015

More TFSA contribution room and smaller mandatory RRIF withdrawals were the big headlines coming out of yesterday’s federal budget.

By Staff |April 22, 2015

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Golombek’s take on Budget 2015

Small businesses should cheer the 2015 Budget.

By Melissa Shin |April 22, 2015

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Feds post modest surplus in election-year budget

Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver reported a $1.4 billion surplus in a long-promised balanced and pre-election budget he delivered here Tuesday.

April 22, 2015

3 min read

Industry

Budget leaves big question for biz owners

Budget 2015 delivered lower tax rates for business owners, but it leaves a troubling issue unresolved.

By Melissa Shin |April 21, 2015

7 min read

Economic Indicators

Client Letter – Budget 2015, TFSA increases and more

Here’s text for a client letter covering some key points from this year’s Federal budget. We hope you find it useful for sparking client conversations. Dear [Client/Prospect name], As you know, Finance Minister Joe Oliver delivered his Federal budget on April 21 in Ottawa. While you’ve probably seen plenty of media coverage, I thought you […]

By Staff |April 21, 2015

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Feds post modest surplus in election-year budget

Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver reported a $1.4 billion surplus in a long-promised balanced and pre-election budget he delivered here Tuesday. Despite lower oil prices, the government projects that Ottawa will stay in the black for the next four years, with surpluses increasing to $1.7 billion next year and reaching $4.8 billion in 2019-2020. However, […]

April 21, 2015

3 min read

Tax News

$10,000 TFSA limit: what it means for clients

Clients, especially those with high incomes, will benefit from the TFSA contribution limit rising to $10,000, announced in the federal budget.

By Melissa Shin |April 21, 2015

3 min read

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