Monthly Newsletter

Featured monthly newsletter with content from subject matter experts.

5 financial areas to focus on this winter

Winter is a great time to recharge. But with many people’s attention turning toward rest and relaxation in warmer climates or on making getaway plans for later in the year, it’s still important to remember that growing your wealth doesn’t take......

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Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption demystified: Strategies for maximizing your gains

It’s no secret that most business owners could spend more time thinking about succession and tax planning, but there’s a $1.25-million reason to think about it – and that figure will continue to rise....

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Consider tax-loss selling in your year-end planning

Before the end of the year, it is a good idea to review your investment portfolio and consider engaging in a tax-loss selling strategy....

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Five things to know about donor-advised funds as we head into the giving season

As leaves descend from the trees in earnest, a new season is upon us – no, not fall, but rather what’s known as “the giving season,” which is highlighted by National Philanthropy Day on November 15, and Giving Tuesday on December 3....

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Next Gen: 5 ways to kick-start your charitable giving

Many millennials are at an age where they’ve accumulated enough wealth or disposable income to start donating to causes near and dear to their hearts....

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Capital Gains Tax Update: What You Need to Know Now

As outlined in our 2024 Federal Budget Review publication, Budget 2024 proposed several important new measures impacting individuals and business owners, most notably the proposed increase in the capital gains inclusion rate (i.e., the amount of a ca...

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Tips for Paying Yourself as a Business Owner

Every entrepreneur knows that to run a business, you need to be a jack of all trades. But while many business owners know how to tackle sales, marketing, finance and business development, most battle with the fundamental question of what they......

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Taking Money Out of an RESP

As the new school year begins, many students are preparing to take the next big step in their educational journey by heading off to university, college, or another continuing education program aligned with their interests and career aspirations....

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U.S. Estate Tax for Canadians Income Tax Considerations

The estate of a Canadian may be subject to U.S. estate tax if the Canadian owned U.S. “situs” property (U.S. assets) at the time of their death, including investments held in registered accounts – such as Registered Retirement Savings Plans (“RRSPs”)...

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Canadian Snowbirds and U.S. Income Tax

If you plan to spend your winters in the U.S., you should be concerned with more than just ensuring your passport is up-to-date and that your bags are packed. Snowbirds – Canadian residents who spend part of each year in the United States......

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