The Elite Blog

Understanding Trusts and Bare Trusts
What is a Trust? A trust serves as a legal mechanism to delegate property management to a trustee
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Becoming a New Parent & Your Taxes
Did you know, July, August & September are the most common months for birthdays in Canada? I know
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Stop Procrastinating! Tips to file your Taxes on Time
Every year we have clients that file late. You know what, it happens. We’re all busy and filing
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What You Should Know About Audits
I am sure we have all been there. We go to our mailbox and what do we see
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Your Digital Estate Plan
I find that the beginning of the year is when most people stop and take a stock of
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Setting Your Holiday Budget
With holiday season in full swing, many Canadians are out rushing to stores to purchase the perfect gifts
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The 2019 Canadian Federal Election and Your Wallet
As a Financial Planner I pay close attention to Provincial and Federal budgets and elections. Since the next
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The History of Income Tax in Canada
Canadian income tax has a history spanning 100 years; from the Income War Tax Act of 1917 to
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Trudeau’s Tax Promises; Which Ones has He Kept?
Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made several promises since running in the 2015 Federal Election. Now approaching
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Claiming Airbnb Income to the CRA
Airbnb has sent a reminder to its 55,000 Canadian host that they must claim their short-term rental income.
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Homes Sold Last Year Must Be Reported to CRA
As part of the Liberal government’s tightening of mortgage lending rules last October, Canadians who sold their homes
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Canadian Tax Changes for 2017
Since tax season is in full swing, there is no better time than now to pay attention to
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