Curb appeal is the key to selling a townhouse or condo. Since common areas are controlled by a homeowners’ association, paying attention to details can make all the difference. Townhouses The same rules that...
Looking for tips to save money this tax season? Want to make sure you haven’t missed out on a tax credit? The Canada Revenue Agency has come out with some tips ahead of the...
Understanding the difference between a tax deductions and a tax credits will help you to apply strategies and use financial tools to help reduce the taxes you pay on your retirement income. Tax Deductions...
With a home equity loan – the ‘equity’ in your home refers to the amount you have left to repay on a mortgage subtracted from the current market value of your home. For some...
What is probate? Probate is a process that authorizes an executor to distribute assets of a deceased’s estate. Where required, provincial governments grant this authority by issuing a probate certificate known in Ontario as...
Tax season can be a frustrating time for Canadian small business owners, especially in a struggling economy. Although you cannot avoid income taxes completely, you may be able to reduce or defer your payments...
The Property Transfer Tax is a tax payable to the Provincial Government by the purchasers of real estate. The tax applies to all types of real estate, whether residential, commercial or industrial. British Columbia •...
It is tax season again and, for Canadian small business owners, that means it is time to review information about capital property transactions to determine capital gains and losses. Determining capital gains or losses...
What To Consider When Preparing For Retirement Many people look forward to their retirement days when they can enjoy the pleasures of retired life. But they have not yet realized the importance of planning...
Your filing income taxes deadline is April 30th, and that means that it is once again time for Canadians to start collecting tax and earnings forms and figuring out their income taxes. For many...