Dividing up assets and property can be complex, made even more so by tax implications. In Canada, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to divorce and separation regarding taxes. Split Your Family Assets This means that you should consider the taxes you will have to pay on the assets…
Divorce in Canada is an optimal arrangement for some former married people’s physical and mental well-being. However, aside from having those parts of your life impacted, you will also experience some financial changes. Compared to taxes where everything is filed in conjunction with a former partner, there will be several differences to keep in mind….
You may reach a point where you and your partner are unable to resolve disputes on your own. When that happens, divorce may be the only answer. If you and your partner break up, you will need to divide your assets in accordance with the applicable laws constituting your province. If you own a business,…
Going through a divorce typically means handling many issues and smoothing out arrangements for a peaceful separation. Some of the things that would have to be discussed with your former spouse involve setting up child custody, child support, living agreements, division of assets and more. While many of those will typically affect your finances, one…
Charitable Giving More Important Than Ever Charitable giving is one way that taxpayers can support a cause or organization close to their heart. In 2020, during a time of COVID, ton here are more worthy causes than ever before and fewer people able to contribute. It has been a difficult year for so many. As…
PREPARE NOW! SAVE LATER! Are you going through a separation or divorce? It is critical to negotiate certain income tax return items in your separation agreement. The Eligible Dependent Amount was worth $3,747 in tax savings (refund) to an Alberta parent in 2019. The credit is available federally and, in most provinces, as well. Single…
With the end of the year, our thoughts turn to resolutions. If you do not consistently contribute to an RRSP or haven’t previously contributed, it may be the time for a new year’s resolution!
Could the 2019 Federal Budget Help Those Separating? In the past, the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) has allowed first-time homebuyers to withdraw up to $25,000 from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan to purchase a home without having to pay tax on the withdrawn amount (Budget 2019 proposes to increase the HBP limit to $35,000 per…
Do You Understand the Benefit of a TFSA? Many Canadians still don’t understand the benefits of a TFSA. MoneySense Magazine reported that only 1 in 5 Canadians can truly explain a TFSA. This acronym stands for Tax Free Savings Account; many of us believe that the government should have more appropriately named it the Tax…
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