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Clawback of Old Age Security

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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was reminded by a taxpayer recipient of the Old Age Security pension (OAS) about a perceived lack of fairness when required to include the dividends received at a grossed-up amount when calculating net income rather than only including the actual amount of dividends received. The taxpayer felt this was unfair because their net income was used to calculate the reduction his or her OAS. In….

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Canada Revenue Agency, Tax Issues

Helping Caregivers Get Ready for Tax Time

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While we are almost down to the wire and for those who have yet to file their taxes, this blog will highlight the new Canada Caregiver tax credit.  This credit replaces the Infirm Dependent, Caregiver and Family Tax credits.  It was designed to assist families with caregiving responsibilities to  provide better support to those who need it the most, and applies to caregivers whether or not they live with their….

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Caregiving, Tax Issues

Gift of securities by executors of a will

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The Canada Revenue Agency provided its views regarding the income tax implications of a gift made by executors of an estate of a deceased individual. The taxpayer died in 2016.  His Will named his three sons as equal beneficiaries and co-executors, with no designation of amounts to be given to charitable organizations but giving the co-executors the flexibility to make donations if they wish.  His assets at the time of….

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Canada Revenue Agency, Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Executors, Tax Issues, Trustee, Uncategorized, Wills

Budget 2018 Extends “Qualifying Family Member” Option for RDSP’s

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On February 27, 2018 the federal government tabled its 2018 budget, Equality + Growth: A Strong Middle Class (“Budget 2018”). One of the budget items that has not received a lot of attention is the extension of the “qualifying family member” (“QFM”) provision for Registered Disability Savings Plans (“RDSP’s”). The “holder” of an RDSP is the person who opens the RDSP account. The holder is also the person who makes….

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To vary or not to vary

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The Canada Revenue Agency recently responded to a ruling request as to whether or not a proposed amendment to a trust agreement could be so significant to cause a resettlement of the trust, or a disposition of a beneficiary’s interest in the trust Before the enactment of variation of trusts legislation, trustees were generally bound to administer the trust according to its terms.  Unless specifically allowed in the trust deed,….

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Canada Revenue Agency, Executors, Tax Issues, Trustee, Trusts

Federal Budget 2018 – Overview of Personal Income Tax Measures

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On February 27, 2018 (“Budget Day”), the Federal Government tabled the third budget (“Budget 2018”). This year’s budget focuses on continuing to strengthen the middle class and economic growth.  The following are some of the notable personal income tax measures proposed in Budget 2018, which relate to qualifying plan holders for Registered Disability Savings Plans, new reporting requirements for certain trusts and favourable changes for charities. Registered Disability Savings Plan….

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