Tax News

CGA-Canada launches national tax portal

The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) today launched its 2013 tax portal, a national one-stop resource for personal tax information. Designed for both the public and business professionals, the portal features access to the 2012-13 personal tax planning book, key filing deadlines, links to advice and news articles, and a link to a […]

By Staff |February 6, 2013

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RRSP essentials and strategies

After 55 years, you would think that the basic idea behind RRSPs would be ingrained in Canadians' minds. Judging by the fact that only a quarter of eligible tax filers made a contribution, they might not even know enough.

By Michelle Munro |February 5, 2013

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RRSPs can be a tax burden

While these accounts are useful, they can also be sizable tax burden if misused.

By Vikram Barhat |January 31, 2013

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When family duty alters retirement plans

George and Teresa had planned to retire when George, who has a defined-benefit pension, turns 60 in three years.

By Lisa MacColl |January 29, 2013

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