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January 2025 Poll

Do you agree with extending the charitable donations giving deadline to February 28, 2025 for the purposes of reducing taxes on the 2024 tax return?
Yes: 103 votes
58.52%
No: 73 votes
41.48%
 

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The Secrets to Financial Security Released

A new Statistics Canada Report, the “2019 Survey of Financial Security” was released on December 22 and provides some important insights to what Canadians need to do to build financial security, especially when recovering from these uncertain times. What secrets were revealed? Here’s a hint: it relates to the holding of specific assets that drive wealth accumulation.

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Managing Forward with TFSA Misses in Focus

A new study on the savings habits of Canadians in their Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) conducted by the Bank of Montreal, sheds light on many missed opportunities. But it’s not too late for investors to catch up and thrive with this completely tax-free opportunity.

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Important Year-End Tax Deadlines

There are some important deadlines to remember before this tax year comes to a close. Of course, there are the usual suspects, including the cut-off to make year-end donations and receive a donation receipt; the instalment payment deadline for farmers and fishers; and a new one this year for CERB repayment. It’s an issue that has already caused many Canadians stress and confusion. Here’s a summary of salient tax deadlines remaining for 2020:

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2021 Tax Filing & Investment Planning Milestones Checklist

Tax and financial advisor,  now is the time to help your clients set their new year goals: and here’s a 2021 tax filing and investment planning milestones checklist to help with the process.

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Mark Your 2021 Educational Calendar

Now is the right time to plan your professional development opportunities and earn CE credits in 2021. Explore your options with our new interactive Calendar of Educational Events 2021 and reserve your time to get your world class financial education in place.

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