Tax

Tax Tips: Delay that RRSP deduction

While there is little one can do about the vagaries of the stock market, there is plenty an advisor can do to help clients control how much tax money they fork over to the CRA.

By Vikram Barhat |December 13, 2011

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Time is running out for tax planning

This time of year, it’s hard to corral your clients, who no doubt have more festive activities on their minds than visiting their trusted advisor. But time is fast running out for investors to minimize their tax bills for 2011, and call your should be a is a money-saver.

By Staff |December 12, 2011

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Tax Tips: Turn losses into gains

Selling some loss-making investments can be a great way to recover some of the capital gains realized in the last three years, says Gary Dent, national tax leader at Grant Thornton.

By Vikram Barhat |December 9, 2011

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Tax Tips: Delaying investment income

When buying or selling investments, timing is of the essence, especially towards the tail end of the year when getting the timing wrong can result in an undesirable tax position.

By Vikram Barhat |December 8, 2011

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