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There is a popular misconception that Canadians can spend up to 182 days per year in the U.S. without being considered a resident for income tax purposes.

Many people do not have the knowledge, interest or time to properly fulfil their responsibilities as an Attorney, Executor or Trustee. You can help alleviate the burden by keeping family and friends of your loved one informed...

Canadians receive great personal enjoyment from their vacation property. Some owners feel it is important to keep the vacation property within the family and need help planning how to transfer ownership to younger family members.

Although you may wind-up your RRSP at any time, you are required to mature your RRSP by December 31 of the year you turn 71. This article discusses the RRSP maturity options available to you as well as some of the considerations...

Even though you must wind up your RRSP in the year you turn 71, this does not necessarily mean that you can no longer benefit from RRSP deductions. The following strategies can be used, even after 71, as long as you still have RRSP contribution room

Your business may borrow money for various reasons including capital injection, purchasing capital assets, and refinancing debt. The purpose of this article is to provide information with respect to commonly asked interest deductibility issues...

A guide to keeping family harmony through your business transition. To my children or not to my children? ... That is the question How do I maintain family harmony and cohesion? Contingency planning How do I start?

Supporting a cause that’s important to you. Doing a good deed to pay it forward. Helping those in need after a life-changing disaster or event. Giving back by volunteering your time. Making a difference by donating to a charity you are inspired by.

When you donate a publicly listed security with accrued capital gains, you benefit from the elimination of the capital gain tax plus the donation tax credit.