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Lea Koiv

Tax & Estate

Lea Koiv , CPA, CMA, CA, CFP, TEP, is a tax, pension and retirement expert who has held senior roles at a national insurer and international accounting firms. Reach her at info@leakoivassociates.ca.

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Estate Planning

Understanding the CPP death benefit

The amount has been falling in real terms

By Lea Koiv |May 12, 2023

3 min read

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Tax News

What clients should know about the CPP reforms

Clients are paying in but increases to benefits remain minimal for now

By Lea Koiv |April 19, 2023

4 min read

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Planning and Advice

How inflation affects OAS timing

Three case studies to help clients choose when to begin their benefits

By Lea Koiv |January 5, 2023

6 min read

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