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Many people borrow to invest and hope to deduct the interest costs. But the tax rules are strict.

  • September 4, 2013 July 17, 2018
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Did you earn more this year than last year? You might be subject to Alternative Minimum tax.

  • September 4, 2013 July 17, 2018
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To shelter a private placement investment inside a TFSA, the stock has to be shares of a specified small business corporation.

  • September 4, 2013 July 17, 2018
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Borrowing to invest doesn’t always lead to tax deductions.

  • August 8, 2013 August 31, 2018
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Several measures in this year’s federal budget may increase taxes for wealthy clients. Here are three areas to watch.

  • July 25, 2013 August 21, 2018
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Tax-savvy investors place securities that yield the highest-taxed income in TFSAs—for instance interest-bearing securities, like bonds.

  • July 17, 2013 September 12, 2018
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When wealthy clients discover their final tax liabilities for 2011, some may no doubt be surprised to find they owe Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Help clients avoid this shock.

  • February 25, 2013 August 21, 2018
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Doctors, Dentists, lawyers and other professionals make great clients. They’re usually high income earners with steady and predictable cash flow. Most will fund their own retirements, so they want capital preservation. One surefire preservation method is to save on taxes. Here’s how.

  • December 3, 2012 August 21, 2018
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Your wealthy clients will soon care even more about tax planning.

  • October 15, 2012 August 21, 2018
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How to help business owner clients who've used company money to finance personal expenditures.

  • September 6, 2012 August 21, 2018
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