Ensuring that your loved ones are cared for after your passing is a common goal for families. This is especially relevant where your loved one is a person living with disabilities. The challenge is – even the most well-intentioned gifts can have unforeseen financial implications.
The Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) provides a second chance for Canadians to correct their previously filed tax returns. However, the program maintains a goal of fairness and is not meant to reward individuals or corporations who have willfully avoided paying their fair share of taxes.
Each year, some Canadians choose to live and work in the U.S. either temporarily or permanently. While working in the U.S., they may choose to participate in a U.S. retirement plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b) plan, or an Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”). When they return to Canada, the Canadian plan holder may be wondering what to do with the funds in these plans.
It’s wonderful to be able to leave children an inheritance, but you want to make sure that the wealth you’ve worked so hard to build and set aside for their future is protected, regardless of where life takes them.
Before you rent or buy a vacation property from a non-resident, there are a few important tax implications that you should know.
If you’re a U.S. taxpayer, learn about the additional information we can provide which allows you to make an important election for your investment in Canadian mutual funds and will make it easier to file your U.S. tax return.
A family investment trust might be right for you if you have a substantial amount of cash and investments that are not needed to fund your own lifestyle and retirement needs.
With the appreciation of the U.S. dollar and the price of U.S. real estate rising in recent years, more Canadians are looking to lock in their gain by selling their U.S. vacation property.
Prescribed rate loans can be an excellent financial planning tool and are one of the few income splitting strategies that remain for many Canadian families.
The loss of a loved one is difficult and having to deal with the administration of their estate after they’ve passed can be especially overwhelming. Declining markets can add another layer of financial stress when administering an estate during an already emotional time. However, there are tax strategies that can help address a decline in market values.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen inspirational stories of individuals and organizations helping their communities and supporting causes in a variety of ways. During this time, you may be thinking about how you can contribute more or whether you should revisit your charitable giving approach.
COVID-19 has created an environment where concerns for our loved ones’ health and economic well-being are both top of mind. It’s also made many of us appreciate that we’re not invincible, and sometimes we can’t control the future. This resonates closely for families who have either lost a family member or are concerned about an elderly person in their life.