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Renovations

Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit: What is it and do you qualify?

New for the 2023 tax year, you might be able to claim the Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit for...

Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit: What is it and do you qualify?
Son moves into rental condo that he owns with his parents. They wonder if they owe capital gains.

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When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption

When an adult child moves into their parents’ rental property, the family should be clear on a few things,...

When your child moves into your rental property: Capital gains and how to claim principal residence exemption

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How to claim a child’s income below the basic personal amount

Even if a child’s earnings are exempt from income tax, they may be entitled to tax credits or deductions....

How to claim a child’s income below the basic personal amount
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4 strategies for income splitting with a lower-income spouse

If one spouse does not work, is it beneficial for the other to invest and buy stocks in their...

4 strategies for income splitting with a lower-income spouse

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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 spouses with joint accounts should claim capital losses

How spouses with joint accounts should claim capital losses
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Columns

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
Man is reading the T5 from cashing in his whole life insurance policy, and checking his notes from when he bought it.

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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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