Tax

Why clients may need multiple cross-border POAs

While multiple will planning is a familiar strategy to deal with foreign assets on death, preparing multiple powers of attorney for use in jurisdictions where clients spend time and hold assets is less common.

By Margaret O’Sullivan |February 12, 2015

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Tax scandal hits HSBC

Leaked files have revealed HSBC’s Swiss banking arm has allegedly been helping clients dodge taxes.

By Staff |February 9, 2015

1 min read

Should clients contribute to RRSP or TFSA?

TFSAs offer tax-free growth, while RRSPs offer tax-deferral and a present-day rebate. So where should clients who are keen to save put their money first?

By Staff |February 6, 2015

1 min read

Case study: Estate freeze trims entrepreneur’s tax bill

There’s a thin line between maximizing tax efficiency and being offside with CRA.

By Dean DiSpalatro |February 6, 2015

5 min read