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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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Canada’s income tax brackets for 2023, plus the maximum tax you’ll pay based on income

Quickly find your federal and provincial tax brackets to help you prep for your 2023 income tax return.

Canada’s income tax brackets for 2023, plus the maximum tax you’ll pay based on income
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Can you file multiple years of income taxes together in Canada?

Yes, you can file income tax returns for previous years. But with opportunity comes some things to consider first,...

Can you file multiple years of income taxes together in Canada?

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How to fill out a personal tax return for 2023

Here are the simple steps to filling out your 2023 tax return in Canada.

How to fill out a personal tax return for 2023
Leaving a cottage to family and capital gains

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Reducing capital gains on a cottage

With planning and the right documents, the capital gain tax owing on a family cottage can be lowered. Here...

Reducing capital gains on a cottage
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Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?
Son moves into rental condo that he owns with his parents. They wonder if they owe capital gains.

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When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption

When an adult child moves into their parents’ rental property, the family should be clear on a few things,...

When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption

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How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy

Is a whole life insurance cash value taxable? Spoiler: Yes. But find out how to calculate the taxable amount....

How to calculate the taxable amount for a cashed-in whole life insurance policy

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