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How the self-employed can get organized

Get those receipts and documents in order—disorganization can affect your productivity and profit.

How the self-employed can get organized
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Should you claim the principal residence exemption on a property you bought your child?

You can claim a property that your child lives in as your principal residence if it is legally or...

Should you claim the principal residence exemption on a property you bought your child?
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Taxes

2022 Income Tax Guide for Canadians: Deadlines, tax tips and more

2022 Income Tax Guide for Canadians: Deadlines, tax tips and more
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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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Financial Planning

Canada’s Budget 2023: What it means for you and your family

The federal government’s 2023 budget proposes a national dental care plan, a grocery rebate, changes to registered accounts, and...

Canada’s Budget 2023: What it means for you and your family
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What happens to my RRIF when I die?

Here’s how to leave assets in your RRIF account to your spouse, common-law partner, children, grandkids or other beneficiaries—and...

What happens to my RRIF when I die?
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Should you withdraw from non-registered or TFSA investments in retirement?

When starting to draw down your investments in retirement, should you sell your non-registered or TFSA stocks, or both?

Should you withdraw from non-registered or TFSA investments in retirement?
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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

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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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