Tax Matters
Tips and traps when tapping the Bank of Mom and Dad
Giving money to your kids generally won't invite scrutiny from the taxman, but lending them funds can be more complex
Tax Matters
How the Bank of Dad and Mom can help your child
Lend (or give) your children a helping hand. Just understand the tax implications
Tax Matters
Going it alone: A tax primer on going into business for yourself
Tim Cestnick looks at the tax reasons you should consider full- or part-time self-employment
Tax Matters
10 ideas on what to do with your tax refund this year
Paying down credit card debt should be your No. 1 priority
Tax Matters
McGuinty underestimates Ontario's high-income earners
Expect earners of over $500,000 to actively look for ways to avoid the new levy
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Offshore trusts can still fall within Canada's tax net
Key ruling drew parallel between residence of trust, corporation
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A tax form that would stymie the best brains of NASA
Realizing capital gains by selling a secondary property – that is, not your principal residence? Welcome to Form T2091
Tax matters
Helpful tax changes that could save you money
For starters, there’s a children’s art tax credit and no more $10,000 limit on medical expenses for dependent relatives
Tax Matters
Playing hide and seek with the taxman
There are above-board ways to disguise and dodge that will save you money
Tax Matters
How dividing your income can multiply your tax savings
There are many ways to place various forms of income in the hands of lower-taxed family member
