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Capital gains tax when renting out your former principal residence

There may be tax implications to renting out your home after moving out of it. There are also some...

Capital gains tax when renting out your former principal residence
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Life Insurance

Using whole life insurance for tax-free income in retirement

Borrowing against a policy’s cash value can provide tax-free income. But there are still costs involved and other factors...

Using whole life insurance for tax-free income in retirement
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Jacks on Tax

How the $10-a-day child care program can affect your taxes

The new subsidized child-care spaces are indeed a bargain, but they come with reduced tax benefits. Here’s how to...

How the $10-a-day child care program can affect your taxes
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Selling a cottage to a family member: What that means for capital gains

If the property was bought before 1994, there may already have a $100,000 capital gains deduction.

Selling a cottage to a family member: What that means for capital gains

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Tax deductible expenses when selling a cottage in Canada

Minimize capital gains taxes on the sale of a cottage in Canada by making smart reno choices.

Tax deductible expenses when selling a cottage in Canada
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Budgeting

What is the Canada Carbon Rebate? Plus, dates and amounts for 2024 rebates

The Canadian government is sending out the third carbon rebate of 2024. See who’s eligible and how much you...

What is the Canada Carbon Rebate? Plus, dates and amounts for 2024 rebates
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Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?

A Certified Financial Planner explains what to think about before helping your kids with a gift or loan.

Can you help your kids financially without compromising your retirement?
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Real Estate

It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how

Some government programs are flexible with the definition of “first-time home buyer.” Find out what it can mean for...

It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how

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Self Employment

Do I need a GST or HST number?

Even freelancers who haven’t yet hit the $30,000 earnings threshold should think about charging the goods and services tax.

Do I need a GST or HST number?

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