New Tax Changes for Caregivers: Alberta Budget
Alberta Finance Minister Nater Horner delivered his second consecutive deficit budget on February 26. The deficit is large at $9.4 billion, which the government attributes largely to declining oil revenues. The document is called Fiscal Plan 2026-2029 meaning that this is a three-year fiscal pan, rather than the typical one-year projection.TFSA and RRSP: Collaborative Investing is Key
In deciding which of the two tax preferred investment vehicles should be used for various lifecycle purposes – the TFSA or the RRSP - advisors and their clients should carefully consider all the advantages of investing in and withdrawing from each vehicle.
Tax Efficient Transition Planning with RRIF Withdrawals
What should you do with your RRIF withdrawals once you’ve generated the tax with the funds?
May 15 UCCB Deadline: Are You Telling Your Clients About It?
Have you alerted your clients about the changes in the eligibility for the increased UCCB benefits?
The New RRIF Rules and Pension Income Splitting
Recent changes to RRIF withdrawal rules are in the spotlight since the April 21, 2015 federal budget. Will they affect pension income splitting, and if so, how?
Small Business Catches a Tax Break!
Small businesses employ half of all Canadian workers in the private sector; making sure these employers can continue to provide jobs is critical.
Top 10 Reasons the TFSA Rocks!
Despite political controversy, the TFSA has gained broad-based acceptance by 40% or 11 million average Canadians.
