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Tax and estate planning for joint accounts

Many Canadians have questions about how accounts are transferred upon death. Here’s how it works when assets are held...

Tax and estate planning for joint accounts
A couple discusses declaring themselves common-law on their next tax return

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Should you claim your common-law partner on your taxes?

Changing your status to common-law has an impact on your tax return and government benefits. Here’s how to know...

Should you claim your common-law partner on your taxes?
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Financial Planning

Women and money: Taking control of your personal finances

Stats show that many high-performing women leave money decisions to their partners—why is that?

Women and money: Taking control of your personal finances

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Are spousal and child support payments taxable?

Spousal and child support payments are taxed differently. And lump-sum payments may come with their own tax implications.

Are spousal and child support payments taxable?

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How to split the mortgage

Take a big step back and talk about what you want for the future—both as individuals and as...

How to split the mortgage

Taxes

Income tax filing and common law partners

Your partner’s failure to file his returns can affect you too.

Income tax filing and common law partners

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Common-law splits: Who gets what

Common-law spouses don't have a right to division of property

Common-law splits: Who gets what

Taxes

Romantic roommates at tax time

Living with a partner and unsure what the tax implications are?

Romantic roommates at tax time

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Love costs

See what Canadians are spending on their loved ones this Valentine's Day.

Love costs

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