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Federal Budget 2024: How it will affect Canadians’ finances and taxes

Learn how the federal government’s 2024 budget can affect you and your money.

Federal Budget 2024: How it will affect Canadians’ finances and taxes
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Taxes

2023 tax season primer: Our roundup of the best 25 tax tips for Canadians

Are investment fees tax deductible? What is capital gains tax and how does it work? We answer all your...

2023 tax season primer: Our roundup of the best 25 tax tips for Canadians
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ETFs

What are covered call ETFs, and are they good investments?

Covered call ETFs aren’t for everyone. Here are some common misconceptions about this investment type, and who it’s best...

What are covered call ETFs, and are they good investments?

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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...

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

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2023 tax forms

Taxes

Tax changes to know about for 2023, from home offices to house flipping

Let’s review the big changes to be aware of this tax filing season.

Tax changes to know about for 2023, from home offices to house flipping
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Investing

What is a non-registered account and how does it work?

Find out what non-registered accounts are, how they compare to registered accounts and which investments are best for non-registered...

What is a non-registered account and how does it work?
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Can you save on taxes by owning an investment account with your child?

Jointly owning an asset with a child comes with tax and estate implications. Here’s why it may not be...

Can you save on taxes by owning an investment account with your child?
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How to calculate the adjusted cost base of inherited property

What happens if you inherit a property and have no record of its value at that time? How can...

How to calculate the adjusted cost base of inherited property

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How to carry back a capital loss for a tax refund

Let’s look at the rules and restrictions around carrying back a capital loss, as well as three things to...

How to carry back a capital loss for a tax refund

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