Tax

Shield insurance proceeds from U.S. estate tax

Life insurance can play an important role in estate planning. But complexities arise if you’re subject to U.S. estate tax.

By David A. Altro and Jonah Z. Spiegelman |July 20, 2014

4 min read

U.S. Treasury Secretary tries to end tax inversions

American Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is pushing Congress to pass rules that stop corporate tax inversions.

By Staff |July 16, 2014

1 min read

How to deduct business expenses

Which business expenses don’t belong on your tax return?

By Jessica Bruno |July 16, 2014

2 min read

Alternatives to testamentary trusts

Big changes to CRA’s rules for testamentary trusts take effect in 2016.

By Frank Di Pietro |July 14, 2014

5 min read