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Tax Tip: The More Obscure Medical Expenses

Are you claiming all the medical expenses you or your clients might be entitled to? 

RRSP Funds Payable to a Named Beneficiary Not Part of the Estate in Saskatchewan

A recent decision from the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench held that RRSP funds payable to a named beneficiary do not form part of the testator’s (deceased will maker’s) estate.

Evelyn Jacks: Average Refund Up to $1655

The interest-free loans Canadians give to their governments keeps rising – it’s up from $1646 in the 2012 tax filing year to $1655 in 2013 – that’s $138 a month that could be going into TFSAs or RRSPs instead.

Estate Planning: Testamentary Capacity

In order to make a valid will in any province in Canada, the testator (or will maker) must have a sound dispositive mind or testamentary capacity.

Case Study: Planning the Sales of Home and Cottage

Is the gain tax exempt? Solve this case study: Phil and Sylvia have owned their home in the city for 20 years and their cottage at the lake for 10 years in that 20-year period...

School Planning: Tuition, Education, Textbook Amounts

The start of the school year is only a short month away, and now is a great time to think about the tax benefits of post-secondary studies in order to be organized come year-end.

Economist Michael Gregory Discusses Global Wealth at DAC

Michael Gregory brings his expertise in global economics to the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Conference in his session Sweet Spots in Global Wealth: The New Normal is a New Hybrid.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe our tax system needs to be reformed and if so, what would be your first improvement? If not, what do you like about it?

  • Yes
    68 votes
    98.55%
  • No
    1 votes
    1.45%