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How Canadians Can Split Their Income And Lower Their Tax Bills

By Jason Heath - September 8, 2022

The article “How Canadians can split their income and lower their tax bills” was originally published in Financial Post on September 8, 2022. Photo by by patpitchaya from Getty Images. Jason Heath: There are ways to pay less tax during your working years and in retirement Canadians file individual tax…

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Will You Make Money On Your Rental Property?

By Jason Heath - September 7, 2022

The article “Will you make money on your rental property?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 7, 2022. Photo by Timur Saglambilek on Pexels. Rental real estate has been a great investment for many Canadians. But how do you assess whether yours is likely to work out? After a…

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What Time Of Year Should You Retire?

By Jason Heath - September 6, 2022

The article “What time of year should you retire?” was originally published in MoneySense on September 6, 2022. Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels. When’s the best time to retire? The timing is not always up to you, but if you can choose, there may be an ideal date. “Is…

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FP Answers: How should I make up the $1,278 a month that I need to live comfortably in retirement?

By Brenda Hiscock - September 2, 2022

The article “FP Answers: How should I make up the $1,278 a month that I need to live comfortably in retirement?” was originally published in Financial Post August 19, 2022  •  Last updated September 2, 2022 by Julie Cazzin and Brenda Hiscock. Photo by Gam1983 from Getty Images. It’s possible that you…

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FP Answers: How Can You Avoid A Big Capital Gains Tax Bill When You Die?

By Andrew Dobson - September 2, 2022

The article “How can you avoid a big capital gains tax bill when you die?” was originally published in Financial Post on September 2, 2022. Photo by bongkarn thanyakij from Pexels. Adding a child’s name to your assets won’t accomplish your goal of reducing capital gains tax. Q: My wife Ava…

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How To Invest With Spousal Loans For Canadians—And How To Pay It Back

By Jason Heath - August 30, 2022

The article “How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back” was originally published in MoneySense on August 30, 2022. Photo by Antoni Shkraba on Pexels. There is plenty of advice on setting up a spousal loan for income splitting, but it’s important to know what…

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Do You Have To Split Your Estate Evenly Between Your Children?

By Jason Heath - August 23, 2022

The article “Do you have to split your estate evenly between your children?” was originally published in MoneySense on August 23, 2022. Photo by Askar Abayev from Pexels. Courts in some provinces can vary the distribution of an estate and override a last will and testament. Here’s how it could…

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How Capital Gains Tax On Property Is Divided In A Divorce

By Jason Heath - August 15, 2022

The article “How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce” was originally published in MoneySense on August 15, 2022. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels. When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains? My spouse and I separated in September…

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Are Home Renovations Tax Deductible In Canada?

By Jason Heath - August 8, 2022

Doing home renovations? Find out if there are any tax incentives that Canadians are able to claim. We are upgrading our electrical and removing an oil furnace and wood furnace. We are replacing them with a ducted heat pump. So, the question is will we get any tax break where…

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U.S. Withholding Tax In An RRSP For Canadians

By Jason Heath - August 2, 2022

The article “U.S. withholding tax in an RRSP for Canadians” was originally published in MoneySense on August 2, 2022. Photo by Alexander Mils from Pexels. For Canadians who have withholding tax on U.S. income in an RRSP, sometimes this tax can be avoided. I have EPD stock in my RRSP…

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Should You Transfer Property To A Child And Then Rent It From Them?

By Jason Heath - July 26, 2022

The article “Should you transfer property to a child and then rent it from them?” was originally published in MoneySense on July 26, 2022. Photo by Mushtaq Hussain on Pexels. Satyesh is considering transferring his home to his daughter and then renting it back from her. What are the tax…

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FP Answers: When Should I Take CPP?

By Jason Heath - July 20, 2022

The article “FP Answers: When should I take CPP?” was originally published in Financial Post on July 20, 2022.  Photo by Kampus Production of Pexels The timing for collecting benefits is more important than seniors think FP Answers has received a mountain of questions about the Canada Pension Plan, from…

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