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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? 

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Expert Panel: The Advisor’s Opportunity with Money Savvy Kids

Affluenza is a problem!  What challenges do advisors face in building wealth for the children of their clients, especially in the case of high net worth clients?  

Get Quick Answers on RRSP Contributions

The RRSP is the most versatile vehicle available for tax planning for most Canadians although it is often poorly utilized. The RRSP Savings Calculator provides quick answers about the potential tax savings that can be obtained through an RRSP contribution as well as the consequences of borrowing to make that contribution.

Advisor Penalties Not Criminal in Nature Says Federal Court of Appeal

On June 12, 2013, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in Canada v. Guindon (2013 FCA 153). The issue to be determined was whether advisor penalties levied under Section 163.2 of the Income Tax Act (the “Act”) created an “offence” within the purview of Section 11 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the “Charter”).
 
 
 
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%