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What’s involved with an owner withdrawal of cash from a corporation

Linda is approaching retirement with cash in her corporation. She wonders how to withdraw it before or after retirement.

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Do RRIF beneficiaries pay tax?

Is it possible to avoid tax as a RRIF beneficiary? Find out if timing could be an issue, as...

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Joint tenancy vs tenancy in common in Canada: Changing ownership of assets for married and common-law partners

The tax implications of changing land owned jointly as tenants in common to joint tenancy with right of survivorship...

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How to figure out your investment fees

John is unclear about what he’s paying his advisor, and cannot seem to get a straight answer.

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How to avoid OAS clawbacks when you’ve had a temporary increase in income

A one-time bump in Sam’s income triggered an Old Age Security benefit clawback, and he wants to know if...

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Incorporated business owners: Should you pay yourself a salary?

If you own an incorporated business, you can pay yourself a salary—but sometimes it’s the wrong choice.

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Transferring employer pensions to LIRAs, LIFs and RRSPs

Can you take it with you? After quitting his job, Andrew wants to know if he can transfer that...

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Home buyers: How large should your down payment be?

Is it best to maximize your down payment on a house or condo purchase, or keep some money to...