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Part 4: The Art and Science of Retirement Planning

Doug Nelson, author of Master Your Retirement, concludes his Art and Science of Retirement Planning series with a look at some ideas on how to navigate the five stages of retirement.

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What is the Difference Between Rental Income in the U.S. vs. Canada?

Rental income is virtually treated the same in both countries in terms of what is taxable as income and what is deductible as an expense; however a difference arises in respect of depreciation.

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Tuition Fees Paid for Knowledge Bureau Certificate Courses Qualify for Tax Credits?

Knowledge Bureau is a private, designated educational institute and our tuition fees qualify for the Tuition Fee Tax Credit if over $100.

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U.S. Inheritances – Taxable or Not?

When is the inheritance from your U.S. based parents taxable and in which country?

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When Are You Considered to Be In the Business of Buying and Selling Real Estate?

Lots of people like to dabble in real estate when markets are hot. The issue for tax filing purposes is whether you held the property for personal use, as a passive investment or whether you are in fact in the business of buying and selling real estate.

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