Using an RRSP as Security

“Using an RRSP as security for a loan may be a better alternative than cashing in the…

Deductions for Tradespersons’ & Apprentice Mechanics’ Tools

“Two deductions may be available to individuals.” Two deductions may be available to individuals employed as tradespersons…

Tax Savings For U.S. Residents Selling Canadian Capital Property

“Part of the gain may be exempt from Canadian tax.” When a U.S. resident sells Canadian capital…

Electing Out of a Spousal Rollover on Death

“The decision whether to elect out of the spousal rollover can be made on a share-by-share basis.”…

Funding The Testamentary Trust

“When assets are jointly titled, they do not pass through the testator’s estate.” See also TAX TIP…

Testamentary Planning

“You should consider creating a testamentary trust as part of your overall estate plan.” You should consider…

Claiming Capital Losses

“It may be advisable for the lender to charge a reasonable rate of interest.” When someone suffers…

Election to Dispose of Property

“There is no prescribed form for the 50(1) election.” The tax treatment of a particular item or…

CRA Announces Policy Changes for Employee Benefits (AMENDED Dec 17, 2009)

“The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced policy changes for taxable employment benefits for 2009.” The Canada…

Reducing Tax Withheld at Source

“‘it is a good idea to start the process now’.” Source deduction waiver requests usually take four…

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