As we approach the end of 2024, here are some tax tips for consideration. Investors Tax-Gain Selling As of June 25th 2024, the capital gains inclusion rate increased from 50% to 66.67% on gains above $250,000. Individuals and certain trusts are still entitled to the original 50% inclusion rate on the first $250,000 of gains…. Read More
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On August 12th, the Department of Finance offered some additional relief to the bare trust reporting requirements. Many individuals who were captured by the original 2023 rules will now be exempt from filing. Specifically, any situation where parent and child are joint owners of a home or investment account is now exempt from filing. We… Read More
Estate planning is an essential element of financial management. A proper estate plan will ensure that your property, finances, and personal wishes are handled in a way that provides for your loved ones while minimizing taxes, legal disputes, and administrative delays. This guide will provide an overview of key estate planning strategies to help you… Read More
Are you on title on a parent’s or child’s home for estate or gifting purposes? Do you have an in-trust-for (ITF) investment account for a minor-aged child? Do you have a jointly-held bank account with a child or parent? As of the 2023 tax filing year, such arrangements may now require filing a T3 Trust… Read More
Here is the updated set of essential tax numbers for 2024. Working-Aged Individuals RRSP Maximum Contribution: The maximum new RRSP space generated is $31,560; for 2025 it will be $32,490 TFSA Space: $7,000 of new space. Unused space from prior years carries over FHSA Space: $8,000 of new space. Unused space from prior years carries… Read More
The Liberal Government released the 2023 Federal Budget on Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights from the announced budget. Personal Tax Measures The Grocery Rebate The Goods and Services Tax Credit (GSTC) helps to offset the impact of the GST on low- and modest-income individuals and families. The GSTC is non-taxable, income-tested, and indexed… Read More