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  • Posted on National Post

    The new 2025 CRA numbers: tax brackets, CPP, RRSP and TFSA limits, and more ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Year-end tax tips: Here’s what is unique to 2024 ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA denies Ontario taxpayer’s RRSP deduction due to pension adjustment ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Year End Tax Tips (2024 edition) ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Parents paying child support can get dependant tax credit denied ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Got email from the CRA? Make sure you check it or you could end up paying — big time ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Why you should check your tax return, even if a professional prepared it ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Capital gains tax increase will bring in less revenue than expected ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    RRSPs and TFSAs: Smart choices for business owners ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Corporate investing still wins despite new capital gains inclusion rate ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Just leave it! Corporate versus personal capital gains investing ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer blames $500,000 misstep on accountant, but the CRA doesn’t bite ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayers are still fighting the CRA over pandemic benefits — and losing ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Two CRA disputes show Canadians still don’t know TFSA contribution rules ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    What you need to know about the new trust reporting rules ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Borrowing to invest? The CRA just clarified the rules on interest deductibility ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA denies disability claim to woman who is allergic to perfume ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    If the CRA misspells your name be prepared for lots of red tape ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA wins in court as woman fails to justify RRSP overcontribution ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA battle shows what's involved when you take on the taxman ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CEO in hot water with CRA after misunderstanding RRSP, pension plan rules ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    The Estate Plans of Effective People ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer gets burned after blindly relying on CRA’s website info ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    If you think Indigenous people don't pay tax, think again ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Expect the CRA to come knocking if you ‘hire’ your spouse to split income ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA, courts clamp down on siblings who spent company funds on personal travel ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The CRA is watching how often you trade marketable securities in your TFSA ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How to handle the two capital gains inclusion rates planned for this year ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer who flipped a property eight years ago gets a CRA call ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA wins against two more taxpayers fighting pandemic aid repayment ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Capital gains tax hike looms: should you crystallize now? ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA denies taxpayer's medical expense credit for his visiting father's hospital stay ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Be careful moving your TFSA — or the CRA might come knocking ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Should I sell or should I hold? ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Want to appeal a CRA assessment? Better not be one day late, as this taxpayer found out ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The CRA's April 30 tax deadline is just days away — here are some last-minute filing tips ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Here's what you need to know about the increased capital gains tax ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    2024 federal budget: Selected measures ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Ottawa hikes capital gains tax, amends AMT rules in federal budget 2024 ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Jamie Golombek: If I were finance minister, here's what I would do in the upcoming federal budget ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA says you'd better be working from home to claim home-office expenses ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA reverses course, exempts bare trusts from new regulations ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA, day trader argue over whether pandemic hurt his income enough to claim CERB ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    5 tax changes to watch out for in the upcoming federal budget ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer learns ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to the CRA and TFSA rules ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    5 more tips to help keep the CRA off your back this tax-filing season ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    A deeper dive into the CRA's rules around using a tax-free FHSA to buy a home ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    It's tax time: Here's what you need to know for the 2023 filing season ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Relying on CRA's Auto-fill can be costly as tax case over missing income shows ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    New CRA rules around working from home make it harder to claim expenses ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Why investing within an RRSP makes sense for tax purposes no matter what you believe ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    New tax year brings new chance to withdraw strategically from this registered plan ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The CRA's prescribed interest rate hits double digits: 3 ways it could affect your wallet ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Buying your first home? These are the top 3 tax strategies to use ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayers' strange excuses don't sway courts after CRA denies CERB, CRB eligibility ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    2024 Tax Toolkit ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    It's 2024: Do you know what your tax rate is? ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Five ways to reduce your 2024 tax bill ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Know your TFSA limit and stay within it — or else the CRA will come knocking ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    This is the way to get a tax 'refund' every paycheque instead of just once a year ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA may tax company gifts to employees, depending on what it is and how much it's worth ... read more


  • Posted on FORUM Magazine

    AMT Impact on Giving ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Tax numbers for 2024 are in and inflation has pushed them substantially higher ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Foreign pension counts towards your income, but taxpayer finds out there's another catch ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    3 tax changes in the fiscal update you may have missed ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    One winner, one loser as the CRA continues its pandemic benefit crackdown ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Higher-income earners will soon contribute more to CPP, but get more too ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    3 tax changes you need to take care of before the end of this year ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    2023 Year End Tax Tips ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Inflation, interest rates will have a surprising effect on your taxes next year ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How to pay less tax this year if you're an incorporated business owner ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    You've got mail: Taxpayer claims he didn't get CRA notices, but court calls allegation 'strange' ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Save on your taxes and get 'free' money with these registered savings plans ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    New Alternative Minimum Tax rules might mean donating more to charity this year ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Judge’s rejection of CRA’s expense denial is sweet music to taxpayer’s ears ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Don't leave free cash on the table: Tax tips for students and parents ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Running a money-losing business doesn't always mean you can claim tax losses ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Alternative minimum tax: Impact on charitable giving ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer finds himself on wrong side of CRA when claiming employee expenses ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA decision to deny taxpayer late-filing relief sent back for review by judge ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Inside a fight between a taxpayer and Revenu Quebec over measuring home office space ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Tax system not built to keep up with inflation — and it's hurting some Canadians more than others ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The CRA has clarified the rules for its new home renovation tax credit: What you need to know ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Sale of a business: Could alternative minimum tax apply? ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA wins one, loses one as government pursues pandemic benefits it deems questionable ... read more


  • Posted on FORUM Magazine

    Encourage Clients to Settle Outstanding Tax Bills ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA, court reject corporation's 'blame the accountant' excuse for late tax filing ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Court backs CRA in rejecting Montreal couple's $54,000 moving expense claim ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Simple tax reforms for retirees that the government could consider ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    First home savings account rules can get tricky when partners are involved ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer's 'genuine' TFSA contribution mistake still leads to CRA tax and penalty ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer who hired mother-in-law, wife as assistants gets pushback from CRA ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA denies taxpayers' COVID-19 benefits claim for their Airbnb housekeeping charges ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How changes to the alternative minimum tax system could affect Canadians ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT): What’s coming for 2024? ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Making a deliberate TFSA overcontribution is never a good idea, even if your investment is a big winner ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    The tax incentive to gift securities ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Massive TFSA overcontribution lands taxpayer in trouble with the CRA ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How changes to Canada Pension Plan benefits affect your wallet today and retirement tomorrow ... read more


  • Posted on FORUM Magazine

    Setting Priorities: how to prioritize registered plans ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How to fix RRIF withdrawal rules so seniors can stop fearing their retirement savings will run out ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Why CRA denied taxpayer's medical expense claims related to moving because of disability ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How the CRA strike will affect your tax returns, refunds, benefits and more ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Backing up expense claims on your taxes could save you from CRA trouble ... read more


  • Posted on Advisor's Edge

    Advisor learns the hard way that TFSAs are not for frequent trading ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How to take advantage of the new tax-free first home savings account ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Budget's changes to 3 registered savings plans could affect how you invest this year and beyond ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Alternative minimum tax changes will make it harder for high-income earners to avoid paying taxes ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Federal Budget 2023 ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer takes CRA to court after it dings him for RRSP overcontribution tax due to a bank error ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Planning for a potential hike in the capital gains ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Capital gains tax and more changes that could target higher-income Canadians in the next federal budget ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Taxes paid by top 10% of earners ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    High interest rates mean you don't want to be late if you pay income tax by instalments ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The CRA generally lets you claim family medical expenses — not this time ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Doing it right the first time! Avoiding the most common tax return errors ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Tax Filing in the 20s ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Loans to family members – The debt forgiveness rules ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Here's why investing in an RRSP does make sense for many Canadians ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Mortgages or Margaritas ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The CRA is actively looking for people who day trade investments in their TFSAs ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Blinded by the Refund ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA denies transit employee's costs from working away from home, gets taken to court ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Retiring Right - the Taxation of Retirement Income ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    'Nonsensical': CRA denies taxpayer's headhunter fees, but judge sees things differently ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Getting the most out of your RRSP ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA taken to court after denying spousal support payments as tax deductible ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer tries to claim parking costs as medical expense, claiming discrimination for travelling short distances ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Ten RRSP Hacks ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The CRA is cracking down on COVID-19 benefit payments as this taxpayer found out ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Enhanced trust reporting rules ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Massive TFSA recontribution mistake puts taxpayer in CRA's crosshairs ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    The RRSP, the TFSA and the Mortgage: Making the Best Choice ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Medical professionals: are you a sole proprietor ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    What’s up dock? ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    11 tax changes and new rules that will affect your finances in 2023 ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA tries to catch taxpayer who made an incorrect TFSA catch-up contribution ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    First Home Savings Accounts (FHSA) ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Five ways to take advantage of tax benefits when donating to charity ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Paying taxes in instalments can bring trouble with the CRA if you make this mistake ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Ten tax tips for charitable giving ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    December is the time to check your RESP withdrawal strategy to help cut any taxes ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Here's what you need to know to get Canada's new dental benefit and housing top-up ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Starting Over ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The CRA is already challenging real estate transactions ahead of new anti-flipping rules ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    If you disagree with a CRA ruling, make sure you file an objection on time — or else ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA denies taxpayer's costs of getting to work, but judge says taxman got it wrong ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA says T4 slips insufficient proof of income for CRB eligibility and judge agrees ... read more


  • Posted on Other

    In Defence of RRSPs ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Act now for income splitting loans ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Getting a head start on tax-loss selling? Keep these five things in mind ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Why a business owner who paid himself dividends got into trouble with the CRA ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA can deny business expenses even after the normal assessment period ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    TFSA rules land two more taxpayers in hot water with the CRA ... read more


  • Posted on FORUM Magazine

    The New Anti-Flipping Rule ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    'Nonsensical': Court finds CRA unreasonable in ordering woman to pay back CRB ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Want to take on the CRA? Jamie Golombek shares his own fight with the taxman ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How to qualify for the federal government's inflation relief benefit programs ... read more


  • Posted on Other

    FHSAs: Do we really need another plan? ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Restaurant finds itself in hot water with CRA over servers' electronic tips ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Judge rocks CRA's boat in corporate tax case ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    This unusual tax case shines a timely light on the post-secondary tuition credit ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Being paid in cash causes problems for two taxpayers who claimed COVID-19 benefits ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Ottawa's new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account is coming: What you need to know ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Here's how to see if you have one of the 8.9 million uncashed cheques issued by the CRA ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    If you owe the CRA money, pay up as soon as possible because the prescribed rate is rising again ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA gives separated couples another chance at using RRSPs to buy a home ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Tax-loss selling in July? Don't get tripped up by the 'superficial loss' rules ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Bye, Bye Bonus ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer relying on CRA website info gets hit with penalty for contributing too much to TFSA ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA loses fight with construction foreman over drive-to-work expenses ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Poker champion comes up a winner in high stakes showdown with CRA ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Non-compliance costing CRA at least $18.1 billion, new 'tax gap' report finds ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Claiming a foreign tax credit proves to be a bit dicey for one taxpayer ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer hit with a TFSA overcontribution penalty takes the CRA to court ... read more


  • Posted on Advisor's Edge

    Determining if a trip is a taxable benefit ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How the CRA divvies up the Canada Child Benefit for parents who share custody ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA rules on whether two workplace perks are taxable employee benefits or not ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Professional Inc. ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Cash may be king, but it can cause headaches if the taxman denies your claims ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The case of the taxpayer who was dinged with a taxable benefit for taking a business trip ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Missing the point? Financial & tax considerations of loyalty point redemptions ...read more


  • Posted on FORUM Magazine

    Show Caution with Insurance Policy Beneficiaries ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    If you thought the CRA wouldn't follow up on improperly claimed CERB and other benefits, think again ... read more


  • Posted on Advisor's Edge

    CRA can use ‘arbitrary assessments’ to fill a filing void ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    These are the tax-sheltered savings options first-time homebuyers need to know about ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How to potentially save thousands on your tax bill ahead of CRA's prescribed interest rate hike ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxi driver takes on the CRA over his pandemic benefit eligibility and earns another look ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    CRA data show there's little to gain from increasing the minimum tax on top earners ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Federal Budget 2022 ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Here's how the federal budget impacts your wallet ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    What tax changes might be coming up in the federal budget ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Better double-check your tax return if you've been using the CRA's Auto-fill ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    You've got questions about the CRA's principal residence exemption, we've got answers ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    What you need to know as the CRA cracks down on principal residence exemptions ... read more


  • Posted on Advisor's Edge

    No court relief for accidental RRSP overcontribution ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    10 things to know before you file your tax return this year ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Another taxpayer loses his plea for CERB payments in court ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Run a business? Better keep all those receipts handy for a long time to avoid tax trouble ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Tips so you don't end up in tax court for overcontributing to your RRSP ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Everything you need to know about claiming home office expenses on your tax return ... read more


  • Posted on Advisor's Edge

    Advisor’s expense claims get cold reception at Tax Court ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    What you can do when the CRA starts asking questions about your CERB relief ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Prescribed rate loans ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Home office expenses (2022 edition) ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Prescribed rate loan deadline fast approaching… ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Why do we even have to file a tax return in the first place? ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Taxpayer tests RRSP contribution limits and winds up on the wrong side of the CRA ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Own foreign property, including stocks? Better tell the CRA on time or face a penalty ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The tax figures and changes you need to know for 2022 ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Top 10 tax tips you should consider before Dec. 31 ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    These tax changes in the latest fiscal update affect employees, seniors, students and more ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Claiming questionable expenses can lead to tax court trouble ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Liberals plan to go after house flippers, but the CRA is already doing so ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Lyme disease can have severe effects, but you can't always claim a disability tax credit ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Make the most of your child's RESP with this year-end planning checklist ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Key estate planning documents ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Proposed fee cap on disability tax credit consulting stalls once again ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How tax literate are you? Not enough if you're like many Canadians ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Year end tax tips (2021) ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    With year-end only weeks away, treat yourself this weekend by doing a little bit of tax planning ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Beware of using your corporation's income to pay personal expenses ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Holdcos for investment purposes ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The foreign property tax implications associated with owning cryptocurrencies ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Don't like your CRA assessment? The deadline to object is ticking, but sometimes you get lucky ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Being a bigamist is a criminal offence, but it's OK under tax law ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How recent tax changes and rulings may affect your stock option purchases ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How to best withdraw funds from a large RESP with minimal tax ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How the major parties' proposed tax changes will affect your wallet ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Why you can only get one CPP survivor's pension, even if you’re twice-widowed ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Selling the family business? The tax rules are in flux ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How Canadians ended up keeping their CERB benefits, whether they had $5,000 in gross or net income ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How the taxman uses the 'unnamed persons' rule to uncover potential tax cheats ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Estate Preservation and Enhancement ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Tax treatment of art and collectibles ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Why charitable disbursement quotas have resurfaced as a hot topic in tax and philanthropic circles ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Tax planning with TFSAs ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    What you need to know if the CRA reviews your home office expense claims ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    For Richer or Poorer: Financial Planning Tips for Newlyweds ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Always keep your receipts — the CRA tells its auditors not to believe you without them ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Can a wedding be written off as a business expense on your taxes? ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Flipping houses? Be careful if you're claiming principal residence exemptions ... read more


  • Posted on FORUM Magazine

    New Employee Stock Option Rules ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Older seniors to get extra Old Age Security in the coming months ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Everything you need to know about claiming COVID-19 costs on your taxes ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    That five per cent interest rate charged by the CRA can add up to a massive penalty kick ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Do not try this employment expense deduction strategy at home ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    The CRA gives a chilling assessment on accidental TFSA overcontributions ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Chili cookoff leads to hot dispute about the costs of appealing a tax judgment ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How proposed U.S. tax changes on the rich compare to tax rates in Canada ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Tax and estate planning for your vacation property ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Using interest deductions is a reasonable tax strategy, but sometimes it can be deemed unreasonable ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Missing a message from CRA doesn't let taxpayer off the hook in TFSA overcontribution case ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Employee Stock Options (the new rules) ...read more


  • Posted on FORUM Magazine

    Knowing the Fine Print - Tax implications of buying/selling financial practice ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Death, taxes and your RRSP: What you need to know to minimize the tax hit to your estate ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Chronic late tax filers beware — the penalties can add up quickly ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Intaxication: Why getting a tax refund may be a sign of poor financial planning ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Always check your junk mail. Onus is on the taxpayer to monitor TFSA overcontribution notices ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    When you take on the taxman and lose, court costs can magnify the pain ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Five ways the federal budget could affect your taxes ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Federal Budget 2021 ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Investors should beware this quirk in the superficial loss rule when filing their taxes ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM wins tax battle as judge calls CRA's position 'absurd' ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Your Estate Matters! Common Traps and How to Avoid Them ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Strategic use of trusts ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Difference between current and capital expenses has big tax consequences for rental property owners ... read more


  • Posted on FORUM Magazine

    Tax Filing in the Age of COVID ... read more


  • Posted on Other

    Lack of integration a win for some taxpayers ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Building family wealth with registered plans ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Making the Leap from Employee to Owner ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    U.S. estate tax planning for Canadians ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Tax Planning in Uncertain Times ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Canadians are stalling on their taxes in this unusually complicated pandemic year ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Relief measures for businesses: Canada’s COVID-19 response plan ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Planning from the Grave - Testamentary Trusts ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Here's how to claim Canada's bounty of boutique tax credits ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    In Good Company: Retaining investment income in your corporation ...read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Advanced Planning with RDSPs ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Running afoul of the CRA's filing deadline can be a costly mistake — and don't expect the courts to take pity ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Getting CRA to allow disability tax credit can be an ordeal parents must fight in court ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Tax filing in the age of COVID ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    'It was a very simple thing': This tax return from 1953 shows just how complex our tax system has become ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Here's everything you need to know about paying tax by instalment this year ... read more


  • Posted on CIBC

    Planning with RDSPs ...read more


  • Posted on National Post

    How an RRSP contribution can help reduce tax owing on any COVID-related benefits ... read more


  • Posted on National Post

    Ottawa changed the rules on CERB repayments — here's what it means for taxpayers ... read more


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    Personal tax measures: Canada’s COVID-19 response plan (Feb. 2021) ... read more


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