As the world has become more interwoven, individuals have easier access to invest, work, and otherwise earn income from other countries. Canadian taxpayers are required Continue reading
Personal Finance
Articles about personal finance issues for Canadians
Spousal RRSPs
What are Spousal RRSPs? Spousal RRSPs are Registered Retirement Savings Plans available for married and common-law couples. Similar to an individual RRSP where the account Continue reading
RRSPs Aren’t for Everyone
At this time of year, we see a lot of promotion of RRSPs from financial institutions and financial planners. They make money from any sort Continue reading
2023 T1 Personal Tax Return FAQ
What is the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account? The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered savings account that became available on April Continue reading
Buying Your First Home
One thing we’ve heard clients many, many times is, “I’ll never be able to buy a home.” We’re well aware that this is a massive Continue reading
What is automated tax filing (and does it affect you?)
Automated Tax Filings In the 2023 budget announced on March 28th, one small thing may have slipped past most people. Starting in 2024, CRA will Continue reading
How to use your CRA portal
Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
The First Time Home Savings Account (FHSA) received Royal Assent on December 15th, 2022. Below, we summarize the new type of savings account. The program Continue reading
Saving is for losers
For years, banks have not offered competitive savings rates in deposit accounts. This allows them to make a lot more off of your money.
What to Do When Somebody Dies
Death is a traumatic time for friends and family. The next of kin, legal representative or executor has the added responsibility of dealing with the Continue reading