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Can you maximize your RRSP and TFSA with an income of $0?

With a year of no income, find out if it makes sense to max out registered accounts like an...

Can you maximize your RRSP and TFSA with an income of $0?
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The final tax return after death: How it gets done in Canada

The final tax return after death: How it gets done in Canada
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The 2022 tax brackets in Canada, based on annual income and broken down by province, too

The 2022 tax brackets in Canada, based on annual income and broken down by province, too

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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

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

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Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney

As power of attorney, does it make sense to divide up a parent’s assets before their death?

Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney
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How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back

There is plenty of advice on setting up a spousal loan for income splitting, but it’s important to know...

How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back
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Capital gains when selling property to family

If you sell a property to a relative for a bargain price, does that mean you pay less tax...

Capital gains when selling property to family
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Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy

There are rules around capital gains on the sale of joint property in Canada. But how does death affect...

Principal residence exemption on death and capital gains with joint tenancy

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Cutting down capital gains tax on real estate sales

Defer RRSP contributions to mitigate taxes

Cutting down capital gains tax on real estate sales

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