August 2025 Poll
A public consultation on whether the CDIC’s deposit insurance limit should be raised to $150,000 per deposit category is underway. Do you agree?Solutions to Cottage Tax Problems
One of the most difficult asset transitions can involve the family cottage. In this second of a two-part article in family cottage planning, Knowledge Bureau author David Christianson discusses potential solutions to this sticky issue.
Tax Refunds Take Big Bite Out of Retirement Savings
This year’s average tax refund of $1641 takes a big bite out of retirement savings for Canadian families.
Government Grants for Disability Saving Plans Can be Very Lucrative
The Canada Disability Savings Grant can add significantly to the pensions set up for disabled individuals through the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
When am I Considered to Have Left Canada for Tax Purposes?
This excerpt from Evelyn Jacks’ Jacks on Tax outlines the different categories of residency and provides an answer.
Planning for Crisis Situations: Illness, Family Strife, and Breakups
If you own a family business, you will undoubtedly experience several people-related crises that may plague the business during its life cycle. Family conflict, divorce, illness, and premature death all represent potential threats. Excerpted from Master Your Investment in the Family Business are some tips and traps you should avoid in crisis situations.
Are Your Clients’ Quarterly Tax Instalments Necessary?
Are your clients making unnecessary quarterly tax instalment remittances on self-employment, investments, pensions, or other sums from which tax is not withheld at source?
