by import | Feb 27, 2014 | Blog, Estate Planning, Tax Planning
The Canadian income tax system is structured in such a way that taxpayers and their estates are often liable to pay significant taxes upon their death. These taxes can represent a large proportion of the value of the deceased’s estate and can significantly reduce the...
by import | Dec 16, 2013 | Blog, Recent Blogs, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning
While you are busy with your year-end tasks and planning your holiday merrymaking, you should also include a little tax planning. There are receipts to find and records to review – not just for the upcoming tax season but for the year ahead. Take a moment to review...
by import | Nov 25, 2013 | Blog, Estate Planning, Life Insurance, Tax Planning
For many Canadians the majority of their wealth is held in personally owned real estate. For most this will be limited to their principal residence however, investment in recreational and real estate investment property also form a substantial part of estates. Due to...
by import | Apr 25, 2013 | Blog, Tax Planning
In April of each and every year the majority of Canadians collectively experience angst and stress as they complete the ritual of filing their income tax returns. Some, I have been told, get violently ill while others get violently angry. Some go into the ritual...
by import | Mar 28, 2013 | Blog, Life Stages, Recent Blogs, Tax Planning
by Michelle Munro for www.advisor.ca Avoiding Canadian winters by heading to the warmer climate of the southern United States has long been a common goal for Canadian retirees. These snowbirds look to enjoy the warm weather while maintaining their Canadian ties. For...
