Tax

Estate plans are for everyone

Everyone needs an estate plan, says Jamie Golombek, managing director of tax and estate planning with CIBC Private Wealth Management.

By Martha Porado |August 22, 2012

2 min read

Bad estate planning burns inheritance

With proper tax planning, you can reduce the amount of taxes payable on your property. But, improper planning can cost you a whole lot more; one B.C. couple's ill-advised plans cost them $700,000.

By Mark Weisleder |August 21, 2012

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Avoid estate abuse

Lessons learned from the mishandling of miner Paul Penna’s multi-million dollar bequest

By Melissa Campeau |August 20, 2012

4 min read

VIDEO: When to harvest tax losses

Most advisors wait until the end of the year to harvest tax losses. But by that time, the losses may have disappeared -- and the tax-planning opportunities with them.

By Staff |August 17, 2012

1 min read