Tax

Why paying taxes is easy in Canada

This year Canada places 8th overall when it comes to ease of paying taxes for businesses, according to Paying Taxes 2013, a joint study from PwC, the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) that looks at tax regimes in 185 economies.

By Staff |December 3, 2012

1 min read

Tax articles to share with your clients

As the year winds down, your clients’ thoughts turn to taxes. Or not. The point, though, is that they should; because any tax issues they clear up late in 2012 or early in 2013 will mean savings throughout the coming year. As you prepare for year-end meetings, phone calls or other communications with clients, here […]

By Staff |December 3, 2012

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When giving away the farm makes sense

A dairy farm owner wanted to hand the operation to his son. But the two argued often, and dad wondered if they shared the same goals.

By Suzanne Sharma |December 3, 2012

4 min read

When a client has capital losses in an RRSP

With at least three decades to go before retirement, Josh’s portfolio is invested in global mutual funds, commodity stocks and specialty funds. Through diligent saving, he has managed to put away $110,000.

By Lisa MacColl |December 3, 2012

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