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Estate planners call for overhaul of foreign tax rule

(March 18, 2004) The federal government must redraft its proposed rules on the taxation of foreign investments, says the Society of Trust and Estate Planners (STEP), calling the current draft legislation seriously deficient and virtually incomprehensible. The legislation is an attempt to eliminate any tax advantage gained from investing in foreign-based funds and non-resident trusts. […]

By Doug Watt |March 18, 2004

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Staying the course: No surprises in Goodale’s first budget

Income trusts capped in a housekeeping budget Staying the course: No surprises in Goodale’s first budget Advisors react to “non-event” budget Budget draws mixed reviews from industry associations Industry insiders analyze return to prudence The federal budget and your financial plan (Client letter) Back to main page “I see this is a not-rocking-the-boat budget,” says […]

By Doug Watt |March 18, 2004

4 min read

Advisors react to

Income trusts capped in a housekeeping budget Staying the course: No surprises in Goodale’s first budget Advisors react to “non-event” budget Budget draws mixed reviews from industry associations Industry insiders analyze return to prudence The federal budget and your financial plan (Client letter) Back to main page Advisor Al Nagy was pleased that Canadian soldiers […]

By Deanne N. Gage |March 18, 2004

3 min read

Budget draws mixed reviews from industry associations

Income trusts capped in a housekeeping budget Staying the course: No surprises in Goodale’s first budget Advisors react to “non-event” budget Budget draws mixed reviews from industry associations Industry insiders analyze return to prudence The federal budget and your financial plan (Client letter) Back to main page Oliver told Advisor.ca that he was also pleased […]

By Sheila Avari |March 18, 2004

4 min read