by Robb Engen | Jan 21, 2019 | Taxes
More than sixty years after the federal government introduced the Registered Retirement Savings Plan as a vehicle to save for the future, RRSPs still remain one of the cornerstones of retirement planning for Canadians. In fact, as employer pension plans become...
by Robb Engen | Apr 19, 2018 | Taxes
Canadian taxpayers have until April 30th to submit their personal taxes for 2017. Despite that deadline fast approaching many wait until the last minute to prepare and file their taxes. The good news for do-it-yourself tax filers is that basic tax preparation software...
by Robb Engen | Apr 15, 2018 | Taxes
In today’s economic reality, young workers often have to settle for short-term contracts while earning less than they desire. Many turn to freelancing – the gig economy – or full-fledged self-employment to pay the bills. Having business income, or multiple streams of...
by Boomer | Apr 12, 2018 | Taxes
Did you file your taxes yet? You’re not alone. More than one-quarter of Canadians — 28 per cent — find the tax-filing process stressful, confusing and even intimidating, according to a TD survey. Most Canadian income tax returns (and balances owing) are due by...
by Robb Engen | Apr 5, 2018 | Taxes
Canadian taxpayers have until April 30th 2018 to file their 2017 taxes. However, before the calendar turns over to a new year many Canadians want to know how best to maximize their tax refund or minimize what they owe the government. The two main ways to reduce taxes...
by Robb Engen | Mar 22, 2018 | Taxes
The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free benefit paid monthly to eligible families. It was introduced by the federal government in July 2016, replacing the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) and the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB). The Canada Child Benefit provides a...
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