2021 Tax Planning Tips

2021 Tax Planning Tips for the 2021 personal tax preparation season.  See below for a list of tax planning considerations. Please contact us for further details or to discuss whether these may apply to your tax situation. 1)   Certain expenditures made by individuals...
Withdrawing from Family RESPs

Withdrawing from Family RESPs

Withdrawing from Family RESPs: Flexible planning possibilities. A Registered Education Savings Plan is an excellent way to save for you children’s post-secondary education. (Check out our previous post, What is a Registered Education Savings Plan?) If you have...

What is a Registered Education Savings Plan?

What is a Registered Education Savings Plan? Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) are a simple and effective way to save for you child’s post-secondary education.  The main benefit of an RESP is its tax-advantaged nature. Similar to an Registered...

Designated beneficiaries of registered retirement accounts

Designated beneficiaries of registered retirement accounts (RRSP, RRIF, TFSA.) As the saying goes, the only guarantees in life are death and taxes, and unfortunately there are tax issues to deal with upon the death of an individual.  If you have registered retirement...

CPP: When to apply?

A very common question that we receive is, “When should I apply for CPP?” Of course, the answer is, “That depends!” While the normal age to begin receiving regular CPP is 65, individuals can apply to start receiving their CPP earlier at a cost,...

Canada Pension Plan Enhancement – How will it impact you?

Canada Pension Plan Enhancement – How will it impact you? As a business owner or self-employed individual, the new Canada Pension Plan Enhancement that starts to be phased in in 2019 will have some impact on you, both in the costs you pay now and the benefits...