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October 2024 Poll
October was small business month! Do you think more Canadians today are interested in starting their own businesses?
U.S. Inheritances – Taxable or Not?
When is the inheritance from your U.S. based parents taxable and in which country?
When Are You Considered to Be In the Business of Buying and Selling Real Estate?
Lots of people like to dabble in real estate when markets are hot. The issue for tax filing purposes is whether you held the property for personal use, as a passive investment or whether you are in fact in the business of buying and selling real estate.
Capital Losses Not Worthless
Capital losses are important. They can offset capital gains of the year, the prior three years or any future year.
Business Owner Reduces Taxes with Income Splitting
Steve currently makes $84,000 in his small unincorporated business in BC; he wants to pay his new wife Carin half this amount, as they work together in the business. How much will the family save on taxes if they split income?
What is the Maximum Claim for Adoption Expenses?
Either parent may claim the costs of adopting a child or they may split the costs as long as no more than the actual amount spent is claimed.
