Tax

Help clients access RRSP funds and save tax

Any amount withdrawn from an RRSP is taxed like interest income. So, if Howard withdraws $300,000 to make an investment outside the account, he's subject to a 39% tax rate since he's at the highest marginal rate.

By Dean DiSpalatro |October 26, 2011

3 min read

Shareholder agreements explained

A shareholder agreement is a document used to establish the guidelines that will govern the workings of a company and the relationship between the company shareholders.

By Francois Bernier |October 19, 2011

7 min read

Is your client legally competent?

On Monday, France's wealthiest woman, L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, lost control of her vast fortune after she failed a court-ordered incompetence test.

By Dean DiSpalatro |October 19, 2011

3 min read

Tax tips for cross-border clients

The U.S. government may plan to beef up border security, but capital knows no bounds--especially when Uncle Sam thinks he deserves a cut of your client's wealth. Here's help in reducing the tax bill.

By Staff |October 11, 2011

2 min read