Tax

June 9 is tax freedom day

Today is the day when the average Canadian family has made enough money to pay its annual taxes, says the Fraser Institute.

By Staff |June 9, 2014

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How much to pay the executor

How do you place a dollar figure on the work involved?

By James Dolan |June 6, 2014

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Name trustees for clients with disability trusts

Liz and Mike are both accountants in their late 40s. Their only child, Jordan, is 16 and has Down syndrome. He’s living a happy, fulfilling life, and his parents plan to put away money to cover needs he may have after they pass away. They want to create a Henson Trust, a fully discretionary trust that can grow to any amount without affecting certain means-tested government benefits. Since the trustee will have full control over distributions, choosing the right person is critical.

By Evelyn Juan |June 6, 2014

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When to avoid RRSPs

Four times when clients shouldn’t follow conventional wisdom

By Dean DiSpalatro |June 6, 2014

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