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December 2024 Poll
Should the $250 Working Canadian Rebate be passed into law to provide tax relief to individuals with working net income under $150,000, who also contribute to the CPP?
Microsoft Loses at Supreme Court
Microsoft Canada had been illegally overcharging for its Intel-compatible PC operating systems and software since 1988. This was claimed in a class action lawsuit against Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Canada Co. and the Attorney General of Canada (Intervener), by Pro-Sys Consultants Ltd. and Neil Godfrey at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Canada’s Triple A Rating Has Been Reaffirmed
On November 13th, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, issued a positive affirmation of Canada’s credit rating.
What is a Home Relocation Loan?
Sometimes an employer will require an employee to relocate to another part of the country. In such cases, it is not unusual for a low-interest or interest-free housing loan to be granted to cushion the costs of the move.
Part 3: Reporting Segregated Funds with Guarantees at Death
Reporting for taxpayers with segregated funds that feature guarantees at death require some advanced knowledge to this properly.
Structure a Tax-Efficient Family Income
Modern families that are successful in accumulating wealth over time use the power of their economic unit to get the best after-tax results during their lifetimes and with a tax-efficient, intergenerational wealth transfer in mind.
