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Investing Taxes: Dividends, Interest & Capital Gains
Are you curious about how investing taxes are calculated on capital gains, dividends, and interest in Canada? I’m not a tax expert, but with tax…
Investing in Flow Through Shares in Canada
Since writing my original “How to Buy Flow Through Shares in Canada” article over a decade ago, I’m consistently surprised at how many people are…
StudioTax Review 2024
StudioTax is certified tax preparation software for Canadian personal income tax returns. It is provided by BHOK IT Consulting and is now also available for…
Capital Gains Tax when Converting Currency
When I wrote about some low cost ways to convert your valuable US Dollars (USD) back into Canadian dollars (USD), there was a comment about…
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Canada’s 2024 Budget – New Taxes on Capital Gains
Canada’s new tax rules on capital gains mean that you’re now likely to pay more taxes if you own a cottage, pass away with an…
Salary vs Dividends in Canadian Corporations: Paying Yourself as a Small Business Owner
In preparation for our dividends vs salary comparison for Canadian small business owners, we took a broad look at Canadian corporate taxes last week. I…
CCPC Taxation: Canadian Corporations for Small Business Owners
I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently in regards to Canadian corporations and taxes for small business owners that have a CCPC (Canadian-Controlled Private…
Best Financial Advisors in Canada
When looking for the best financial advisors in Canada (or best financial planners in Canada) you’re inevitably going to encounter a lot of confusion and…
What is Income Splitting?
Income splitting is a tax-saving strategy that divides a stream of income between family members (usually two spouses). The goal is to apportion as much…
Retirement Planning in Canada (RRSP Season)
With “RRSP season” and annual financial goal setting in full swing, Canadian retirement planners are out there in full force ready to “help”. Honestly, the…
Do I Need an Accountant To Do My Taxes?
Two of the most common questions that I have gotten in our MDJ inbox over the years are: Do I need an accountant to do…
Investing Taxes: Dividends, Interest & Capital Gains
Are you curious about how investing taxes are calculated on capital gains, dividends, and interest in Canada? I’m not a tax expert, but with tax…
Wealthsimple Tax Review (Formerly SimpleTax)
What is Wealthsimple Tax? If you enjoy doing taxes, you are likely an accountant, or you are one of a very select group who enjoys…
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