Fuel Excise Tax on Hold But Inflation is Not
The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has thrown global oil prices into turmoil and there is plenty of fallout for consumers. Travelling to Europe this summer? That’s in jeopardy, as jet fuel may run out. Looking for relief at the pumps instead? The recently announced suspended federal excise tax on gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel and aviation fuel here in Canada will soften the blow, but only temporarily: it will be zero from April 20 to September 7, 2026. Here’s what you need to know:Future: Advisor-Client Privilege Extends to Tax Advice?
From the late eighteenth century to the present day, solicitor-client privilege has been a topic fraught with varying levels of uncertainty, justification, and support.
Seniors Have Option to Defer OAS Pensions for Up to Five Years
Seniors have the option to defer starting their OAS pensions for up to five years (i.e. starting at age 70 rather than 65).
Understanding Synthetic Dispositions – Indebtedness in Exchanges of Property
We continue our Synthetic Dispositions series this week with a look at indebtedness in exchanges of property.
Surrey Man Jailed for Tax Fraud
How would you help the victims of this tax crime?
Grow Wealth Using Eight Important Steps
Allowing too much erosion up front (before investing and along the way reduces the opportunity to accumulate, grow, preserve, and transition wealth and cripples the power of compounding.
DAC 2013: Dr. Jack Mintz – Uncertainty, Taxes & Inflation:The Potential for Significant Reforms
If uncertainty is king in 2013, how do tax and financial advisors collaborate to help clients understand the effect of today’s investment decisions?
