Tax

New rules for employee perks

The federal budget has key changes that will impact ownership and disposition of employer stock options. For those of you with clients who participate in public company employer stock option plans or whose investment portfolios currently include shares acquired under such plans, last month’s federal budget included some important changes that may affect strategies relating […]

By Gena Katz |April 1, 2010

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Minding the home front at tax time

They say charity begins at home but this time of year it’s wise to rephrase the old saying to read “effective tax planning begins at home.” This is especially true for financial advisors who spend so much time and energy helping clients figure out deductions that they neglect their own opportunities to save on taxes. […]

By Michelle Munro |March 26, 2010

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New EI rules good for some, bad for others

Beginning January 2010, self-employed individuals (including many financial advisors) can opt into the Employment Insurance (‘EI’) system, thereby qualifying for special EI benefits. Bill C-56, the “Fairness for the Self-Employed Act” received Royal Asset on December 15, 2009. This legislation allows self-employed persons to, for the first time, pay premiums on a voluntary basis – […]

By Carol Bezaire |March 19, 2010

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Celebrating Advice: Driving advice with tax planning

Blair Corkum, CA, R.F.P., CFP, CLU, RHU, FDS President Corkum & Associates Charlottetown Years in the business: 31 About me As a public accounting office, I am not licensed to sell product, and offer advice only on an hourly basis. I consider myself a chartered accountant offering business and tax advice, with a niche in […]

By Blair Corkum |March 15, 2010

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