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How annuities work in Canada

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National Bank of Canada

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Are home renovations tax deductible in Canada?

Doing home renovations? Find out if there are any tax incentives that Canadians are able to claim.

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How to change a past tax return

You can amend previous tax returns to include new information, such as investment management fees for a non-registered account....

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Financial hardship withdrawal exceptions and increasing income in retirement

Money in a LIRA or LIF is intended to last a lifetime, making it difficult to access more than...

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Should you buy life insurance to pay for tax owed upon death?

When you die, capital gains tax might apply to some of your assets. Can life insurance help shelter your...

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What new bare trust tax filing rules mean for Canadians

Do Canadians have to file a trust tax return this year? What is a bare trust? What are the...

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Should you claim your common-law partner on your taxes?

Changing your status to common-law has an impact on your tax return and government benefits. Here’s how to know...

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Using a HELOC as an investment strategy: not as taboo as you might think

Would leveraging the equity in a home to invest in dividend-paying investments lead to tax repercussions?

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Work-from-home tax credit: What Canadians can claim for 2023

The flat-rate home-office expense deduction is no longer available for 2023. But eligible employees who work from home can...