https://youtu.be/1Ou5FguPqaQ Introduction Retirement isn’t a finish line. It’s the start of a very different financial game, one with its own rules, trade‑offs, and potential traps. And here’s the truth many people don’t realize until it’s too late: the way you withdraw from your accounts often matters more for taxes than the way you built them […]
Whenever you have a chance to defer paying tax, a common thought is, “Why pay tax now when I can pay it later?” However, there’s more to the story than simply postponing the tax bill. Tax deferral offers three potential benefits. First, paying taxes in the future gives you more funds to meet your current […]
As parents, we all want to provide the best education possible for our children. However, with the rising cost of tuition fees and other educational expenses, planning for their future can be daunting. This is where a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) comes in as a game-changer. Not only does an RESP help you save […]
Every year, inevitably, April 30 rolls around. In the weeks leading up to the personal income tax return filing deadline, many across Canada brace themselves for the ordeal of getting their financial paperwork in order. Few enjoy the process of preparing to file their taxes. But what may seem like a chore is also an […]
Different Ways Investments Get Taxed Understanding the tax implications of different investment assets and accounts in Canada is crucial for maximizing investment income and minimizing tax liabilities. When it comes to investing, taxes can significantly impact your overall returns. Different types of investment income are taxed differently, and the tax treatment varies depending on the […]
2023 Federal Tax Canada’s Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, tabled the 2023 federal budget on March 28, 2023. Canada’s economy is now 103% the size it was before the pandemic, marking the fastest recovery of the last four recessions, and the second strongest recovery in the G7. The unemployment rate is near its record […]
GST/HST Treatment of Payment Card Clearing Services Budget 2023 proposes to amend the GST/HST definition of “financial service” to clarify that payment card clearing services rendered by a payment card network operator are excluded from the definition to ensure that such services generally continue to be subject to the GST/HST. This measure would apply to […]
2023 Federal Tax Canada’s Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, tabled the 2023 federal budget on March 28, 2023. Canada’s economy is now 103% the size it was before the pandemic, marking the fastest recovery of the last four recessions, and the second strongest recovery in the G7. The unemployment rate is near its record […]
Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for filing your taxes is coming up soon. To help ensure you’re prepared and organized, here’s a quick tax filing checklist to go through. Deadline for filing your 2022 tax return: May 1, 2023. Download your PDF Disclaimer By providing your email address, you provide us with your express […]
https://youtu.be/p34m8nw7Azw We often see clients looking to make contributions to their RRSPs in order to save on taxes and plan for their future retirement. This was the case for two clients of ours, Megan and Mark, who were interested in making a contribution using funds from their non-registered account. One of the key factors that […]
