Tax News

Tax News

Reduce taxes for Canadians with U.S.-resident children

Failure to think ahead can mean a massive bill

By David A. Altro and Jonah Z. Spiegelman |April 11, 2014

4 min read

Tax News

Avoid pension-splitting confusion

A recent court ruling clarifies what qualifies, and what doesn’t

April 11, 2014

3 min read

Tax News

Budget goes after bad guys

Enhanced anti-money-laundering measures will curb dodgy dealing

By Matthew McGuire |April 11, 2014

3 min read

Tax News

CRA services back this weekend

The Canada Revenue Agency says it has temporarily cut off public access to its electronic services over security concerns.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |April 9, 2014

4 min read

Tax News

Ecological gifts provide tax breaks

Habitat loss and degradation are the greatest threats to biodiversity in Canada today. Thanks to Environment Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, with its unique tax advantages, more Canadians can leave a legacy for tomorrow and receive a tax break today.

By Natasha van Bentum |April 7, 2014

2 min read

Estate Planning

When a client might cut off an adult child

You have a new client and learn he has a 32-year-old son who still lives at home. The couple has two other adult children who work full-time and are independent, but their eldest refuses to work. Your client provides a monthly allowance and pays his bills, including auto insurance. Since your client is approaching retirement, you’re worried this arrangement will jeopardize his finances.

April 4, 2014

3 min read

Tax News

Avoid the (new) Kiddie Tax

Budget 2014 expanded the Kiddie Tax, making it more challenging to split business income with minor children. The new rules apply to the 2014 taxation year onward.

By Stella Gasparro |April 4, 2014

3 min read

Market Insights

Unwind an over-concentrated portfolio

What happens when clients own too much of one thing.

By Evelyn Juan |April 4, 2014

6 min read

Tax News

Feds bury FATCA in budget bill

The Conservative government has tabled legislation to implement key elements of this year’s budget. But it contains more than tax credits.

By Dean DiSpalatro |March 31, 2014

4 min read

Tax News

Taxpayers confident their returns maximize savings

Canadians are confident their 2013 tax returns will take advantage of all tax deductions, credits and savings available to them, finds a survey by BMO Nesbitt Burns.

By Staff |March 31, 2014

1 min read

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