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Triggering losses by transferring investments to a TFSA

Stavros is worried that contributing an investment in kind to his TFSA will trigger the “superficial loss rule.” 

Triggering losses by transferring investments to a TFSA
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A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement

Between a TFSA and non-registered accounts, what is the most tax-effective way to withdraw to fund retirement?

A strategy for non-registered and TFSA accounts in retirement

Taxes

What is the T1 general form?

If you’re filing an income tax return in Canada, you’ll need to fill out a T1 general form. What’s...

What is the T1 general form?

ETFs

What is a swap-based ETF?

Swap-based ETFs are built differently than other kinds of ETFs. How differently? Learn how they work in the MoneySense...

What is a swap-based ETF?

RRSPs

What is an RRSP?

What is an RRSP? Why do you need to know this definition? The MoneySense Glossary is your resource for...

What is an RRSP?

Income Properties

What is a restrictive covenant?

If you’re signing an employment agreement or a rental contract, you’ll need to understand what a restrictive covenant is....

What is a restrictive covenant?

RESPs

What is an RESP?

How does an RESP account work? What are the benefits of opening one? Learn more about using this registered...

What is an RESP?
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: February 26, 2023

Investors on groceries and electricity pricing, how millionaires allocate assets, retailers remain cautious, and Intel cuts dividends as AI...

Making sense of the markets this week: February 26, 2023

Taxes

What is a notice of assessment?

After you’ve filed your tax return, the Canada Revenue Agency sends a notice of assessment. Learn what information the...

What is a notice of assessment?