Tax News

Industry

PRPP detractors are missing the point

Critics of PRPPs are concerned about low-income workers.

By Vikram Barhat |December 24, 2012

3 min read

Industry

Need a last minute Christmas present? Talk charity

'Tis the season to give, and what better way to do so than to give to those less fortunate?

By Staff |December 24, 2012

1 min read

Industry

4 tips when giving to charities this season

This holiday season, many Canadians are opting for charitable giving rather than handing over a traditional gift-wrapped present to family, friends and colleagues. In fact, almost two-thirds of Canadians (62%) say they would prefer having someone make a donation on their behalf instead of receiving a gift, finds a study by BMO Harris Private Banking. […]

By Staff |December 21, 2012

2 min read

Products

Tax-loss harvest using ETFs

Clients only have until Monday, December 24 to tax-loss harvest.

By Staff |December 19, 2012

1 min read

Industry

Prepare clients for OAS and tax changes

There’s a bigger issue behind the new OAS rules than rising life expectancy of Canadians.

By Vikram Barhat |December 17, 2012

4 min read

Industry

Don’t miss these year-end tax deadlines

With the end of the year only a few weeks away, BMO reminds Canadians not to wait until April to think about their taxes. The end of December marks an important time for many Canadians who are looking to minimize the amount of taxes they pay on their investment income. A BMO Nesbitt Burns study […]

By Staff |December 14, 2012

3 min read

Industry

More TFSA room, more savings?

The government’s recent decision to hike TFSA contribution room by $500 has sparked fresh debate on the relevance of the savings vehicle for debt-saddled Canadians.

By Vikram Barhat |December 10, 2012

3 min read

Estate Planning

Fiscal cliff could raise cross-border taxes

President Obama’s re-election may mean higher taxes for Americans in Canada and Canadians with American property. Why?

By Terry F. Ritchie |December 4, 2012

4 min read

Economic Indicators

Why paying taxes is easy in Canada

This year Canada places 8th overall when it comes to ease of paying taxes for businesses, according to Paying Taxes 2013, a joint study from PwC, the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) that looks at tax regimes in 185 economies.

By Staff |December 3, 2012

1 min read

Industry

Tax articles to share with your clients

As the year winds down, your clients’ thoughts turn to taxes. Or not. The point, though, is that they should; because any tax issues they clear up late in 2012 or early in 2013 will mean savings throughout the coming year. As you prepare for year-end meetings, phone calls or other communications with clients, here […]

By Staff |December 3, 2012

1 min read

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