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Renting out the cottage? Don’t miss out on these 11 tax-deductible expenses

by Evelyn Jacks

Taxes

How will Ian’s worldwide income be taxed by the CRA?

by Special to MoneySense

Taxes

How non-residents are taxed on dividends and other forms of income

by Special to MoneySense

Real Estate

Calculating the tax on rental property sales when reno receipts are missing

by Special to MoneySense

Retirement

The downside of naming children as RRIF beneficiaries

Kerry is doing some estate planning with his RRIF and wants to make sure it goes to his wife and kids in the best possible manner.

Real Estate

Can we gift cash or property to our kids tax-free?

Not all gifts to family are treated the same by the CRA. Here’s what you need to know

Taxes

Family caregivers are missing out on help from the taxman

Here’s a complete checklist of all the available tax credits and deductions available to caregivers

Real Estate

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Selling your home to your kids—for $1

You need to consider if the savings for your child are worth the risk to you

Real Estate

How joint property ownership rights work

by Special to MoneySense

Taxes

My parents are in their 90s with no estate plan. What now?