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Big personal income tax cuts too expensive

Economists say the best that Ottawa will be able to do is target tax relief toward low- and middle-income groups

By: Catherine Harris
November 1, 2005 November 1, 2005
15:41

Help clients capitalize on provincial tax incentives

Provincial governments are competing to provide the best tax incentives, meaning significant rewards for investors

By: David Perry
November 1, 2005 November 1, 2005
15:38

Ottawa fine-tunes new rules for foreign investment

Confusion aplenty in the tax industry as accountants sift through yet another massive set of proposed rules from Ottawa

By: Stewart Lewis
November 1, 2005 November 1, 2005
15:35

Tips for keeping collector at bay

Clients sometimes miss out on helpful tax strategies, such as spousal RRSPs

By: donalee Moulton
November 1, 2005 November 1, 2005
15:31

RRSP content being revisited now foreign cap is off

Amendment to Income Tax Act sends investors, advisors and fund companies back for another look at global investments

By: Jade Hemeon
November 1, 2005 November 1, 2005
15:29

Funds set up as corporations offer tax savings

Advisors can help clients take advantage of tax-planning opportunities by picking right fund type

By: Monica Townson
November 1, 2005 November 1, 2005
15:27

The murky tax status of LTC policies

Advisors need to make clear to clients that the tax treatment of payments from long-term care insurance policies may change

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November 1, 2005 November 1, 2005
15:26

A healthy debate over company insurance plans

Tax implications are an important part of a client’s decision in choosing a company health-care plan

By: Dwarka Lakhan
November 1, 2005 November 1, 2005
15:24

The new, harsher face of the CRA

Agency assumes taxpayer is trying to pull a fast one, an attitude that comes through in assessments

By: Stewart Lewis
November 1, 2005 November 1, 2005
15:23

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By: Glenn Flanagan
September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
12:00

Advisors need to have firewalls on their computers

Everyone has locks on the door to discourage thieves or unwanted visitors from entering the workplace or home. Many people, however, don’t take the same…

By: Jim Middlemiss
September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
11:58

The power of personal promotion

Take advantage of different types of promotional opportunities available — and don’t get discouraged

By: George Hartman
September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
11:56

Break out of that computer trance and walk around

Many office workers barely move once they hit their desks each morning, and that’s a recipe for musculoskeletal injuries

By: Wendy Cuthbert
September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
11:56

Plan ways to avoid excessive cellphone costs

Business rates are similar at the major cellphone service providers, but you should look for a package that meets your office needs

By: Monica Joseph-McIntyre
September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
11:55

Donor-advised funds a tax-efficient way to keep on giving

These funds allow clients to take an active role each year in deciding which organizations should receive charitable disbursements

By: Stewart Lewis
September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
11:54

We all need someone to lean on

Advisors can provide resources and help senior clients find people to guide them through health and social crises

By: Rosemary McCracken
September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
11:53

Eight strategies for success

Top advisors use a team-based approach, have a business plan and keep track of the cash

By: George Hartman
September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
11:52

Some migraine sufferers may simply need a cup of java

Migraine sufferers have long known that certain foods are no-nos when it comes to their neurological well-being. Now Canada’s estimated three million migraine sufferers might…

By: Lara Hertel
September 30, 2005 September 30, 2005
11:51