Opportunity: Canadian Dollar Stabilizes, Somewhat
Things have started to turn around for the Canadian dollar in the second quarter of 2025. It hit a 22 year low in January of 2025. Investors and property owners, who have been swooning at the high burn rate in their travel plans and property maintenance abroad, may wish to consider recent more positive trends and consider some risk mitigation opportunities now that the dollar is stabilizing somewhat.Discovery of Documents in the Tax Court of Canada
Discovery: the process of requesting and receiving relevant documents from the other side is one of the most important stages of any litigation. When the other party is the Minister of National Revenue (the Minister) the discovery stage can seem like a David vs. Goliath type struggle.
Evelyn Jacks: Wealth Planning: Canada a Sweet Spot for a Higher Bell Curve
Lots of great material has been released lately about global and Canadian wealth trends. Three works come to mind as must-reads...
Business Owner Reduces Taxes with Income Splitting
Steve currently makes $84,000 in his small unincorporated business in BC; he wants to pay his new wife Carin half this amount, as they work together in the business. How much will the family save on taxes if they split income?
What is the Maximum Claim for Adoption Expenses?
Either parent may claim the costs of adopting a child or they may split the costs as long as no more than the actual amount spent is claimed.
Gambling in the U.S.? Know Your Tax Obligations
Many people have the misconception that gambling winnings are only taxable in the U.S. if you are a U.S citizen or resident, and that is simply not true.
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