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Crypto

How to talk to your family about crypto 

Are your parents anxious about your interest in crypto investing? Here’s how to have family conversations about this and...

How to talk to your family about crypto 
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School tax: What can you claim as a deduction on your annual income tax?

Post-secondary education is expensive, but you can cut the cost by taking advantage of these tax breaks.

School tax: What can you claim as a deduction on your annual income tax?
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Real Estate

The tax implications of buying a second home in Canada

Vacation or rental property, or both? Here are the taxes you can expect on a secondary property in Canada,...

The tax implications of buying a second home in Canada

Earn

Is it better to be an employee or self-employed?

Here’s a primer for Canadians on choosing between employment and self-employment for a new work arrangement.

Is it better to be an employee or self-employed?

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Ask a Planner

Update on bare trust tax filing rules for 2024 and beyond

Bare trust reporting requirements have gone through a few different iterations in recent years. Here’s where things stand for...

Update on bare trust tax filing rules for 2024 and beyond

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Tax implications of adding a child’s name to your rental property

To fully understand the potential tax outcomes, consider legal versus beneficial ownership, the capital gains inclusion rate, changes to...

Tax implications of adding a child’s name to your rental property
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Retirement

Self-employed with no pension

Here’s how freelance workers and entrepreneurs in Canada can use the unique aspects of “working for yourself” to build...

Self-employed with no pension
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Investing

Why GICs are a good addition to an RRSP or a TFSA

If you’re looking for ways to protect or grow your savings, a GIC may be the right solution—especially if...

Why GICs are a good addition to an RRSP or a TFSA

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Taxes

Can I sell my cottage tax-free?

Is there a tax exemption for capital gains? No, but find out how to allocate your principal residence exemption...

Can I sell my cottage tax-free?

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