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Articles By Jason Heath, CFP:

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What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds

RESPs often fall short of funding a child’s full education, but sometimes an account holder ends up with unused...

What to do when you have insufficient or unused RESP funds
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How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more

The party’s platform proposals may impact RRIF minimum withdrawals, income tax and more. Here’s how Canadians can plan for...

How the Liberals’ re-election impacts RRIFs, taxes and more

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How to avoid RRSP overcontributions when you have a deferred profit sharing plan

Maxing out employer contributions is an easy way to boost your retirement savings. Here’s how to do it without...

How to avoid RRSP overcontributions when you have a deferred profit sharing plan

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Can you make RRSP contributions after age 71?

Here’s why you might see an RRSP deduction limit on your notice of assessment, even when you’ve already converted...

Can you make RRSP contributions after age 71?

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2024 tax-filing extensions: What you need to know

There are several personal, trust and corporate income-tax-filing extensions for Canadians this year. Which ones apply to you? ...

2024 tax-filing extensions: What you need to know
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Should you set up a corporation with friends to invest?

What to consider when deciding to incorporate a company with friends to buy real estate and more.

Should you set up a corporation with friends to invest?

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Revising the fair market value of a property for tax purposes

Can you retroactively change the valuation of a rental property before selling it to reduce capital gains tax in...

Revising the fair market value of a property for tax purposes
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Financial fraud in Canada: What to do if your bank account or credit card is compromised

Financial fraud in Canada: What to do if your bank account or credit card is compromised

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How to reduce capital gains tax with RRSP contributions

RRSP contributions can reduce capital gains tax. How does that work, and when might a different tax strategy be...

How to reduce capital gains tax with RRSP contributions