It’s right there on the federal government’s website for the Tax Free Savings Account: “Saving just got a whole lot easier.” Despite that claim, however, Canadians continue to fumble with their TFSA.
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.
We're rapidly approaching the New Year and soon your clients will have another $5,000 in contribution room in their TFSA. On top of that, they'll be able to replace any capital they've cashed out. But do you understand these rules?
This course is no longer eligible for CE credits. Go to cecorner.ca to find eligible courses. While tax-advantaged vehicles such as RRSPs and TSFAs are a sure bet for most investors, they are limited by the investor’s contribution room. Once that has been exhausted, investing in taxable accounts is the next step. At that point, […]
When people think of income planning, they usually think of retirement. Prior to retirement, Canadians are mainly concerned with paying debt and accumulating retirement assets, so they ignore income-planning opportunities.
Three years after its inception, Canadians continue to find the Tax-Free Savings Account a bit of a mystery, according to a BMO survey.
Here's a question to see how closely you've been reading my column. How many of you remember Ashley, the prototypical echo boomer profiled in December 2010?
It's been almost three years since the Federal Government introduced Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), but a new survey from ING DIRECT reveals the majority of Canadians are still unclear about them. Those surveyed indicated they have a vague idea (37%) or don't understand how the TFSA works (14%), while 13% of Canadians said they don't know what a TFSA is.
Given the number of Canadians who vacation in the U.S. each year, as well as those who move between borders for employment or other reasons, it’s important for financial advisors to be aware of the regulatory and income tax issues faced by clients who regularly spend time south of the border.
Noted Quebec economics professor Léo-Paul Lauzon says the government should abolish the tax shelters for the good of the collective interest of Canada. Chair of Socio-Economics at the University of Quebec at Montreal, Lauzon, well-known for his sometimes scathing pronouncements, has released the findings of a study on the merits of RRSPs TFSA and other […]