The new year is approaching and with it, several key deadlines for tax deductions. December 31—which falls on a Saturday this year, so plan accordingly—marks the last day to contribute to certain registered plans and take advantage of certain tax credits.
As the holiday season rolls around, many Canadians get in touch with their generous side. It is also the time when charities hope to tap into the season’s giving spirit and boost their coffers before the end of the year. A recent BMO Harris Private Banking survey showed almost 70% participants plan on donating a […]
As the shops fill and the messages of merriment and good cheer are sent out, what better time to think of the less fortunate than during this season of giving? In this series Anne Brayley, vice-president, professional advisory services at the Toronto Community Foundation, speaks to experts in the field of philanthropy.
When a client confides his desire to give anonymously, you know you’ve built a strong relationship. It then becomes your job to find out the reasons behind that desire so you can choose the best method of giving.
Today marks National Philanthropy Day and the fact that end-of-year giving accounts for approximately one-quarter of national not-for-profit contributions annually proves Canadians have their heart in the right place.
Anne Brayley, vice president professional advisory services at the Toronto Community Foundation recently spoke with Sara Plant, Vice President and National Director, Wealth Services at BMO Harris Private Banking, about high-net-worth clients and their approach to philanthropy.
Anne Brayley, vice president, professional advisory services at the Toronto Community Foundation, speaks with Heather Evans, managing partner, tax at Deloitte & Touche, about how the current tax environment influences trends in philanthropy.
Anne Brayley, vice president, Professional Advisory Services at the Toronto Community Foundation, speaks with Gwen Harvey, founder and president of Bridgewater Family Wealth Services, about family philanthropy.
March is flow-through share season: the time of year when Canadian resource and exploration companies are most likely to be out raising funds. Charitable-giving strategies using flow-through shares are relatively well known, but strategies using a corporate client’s capital dividend account, or CDA, are underutilized.
Anne Brayley speaks with Jamie Golombek, managing director, Tax and Estate Planning at CIBC Private Wealth Management, about philanthropy as part of a wealth management plan.