Tax News

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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Tax Tips: Claim business expenses now

It's that time of the year when advisors want their businesses and individual taxpayer clients to drop everything and turn their focus to year-end tax planning.

By Vikram Barhat |December 7, 2011

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Income trust, redux?

Remember income trusts? The high-yielding business structures were pretty much obliterated at the beginning of this year as new tax treatment was implemented. But they may be making a comeback, thanks to a new structure devised by PwC.

By Staff |December 7, 2011

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