Introducing the new Confirm my Representative service

by Roberto Belingueres | Oct 18, 2021 | Articles & Publications, Taxes

The new Confirm my Representative service. On October 18, 2021, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is introducing a new, two-step verification process to make authorizing a representative using Represent a Client more efficient and secure. The new process makes it easier...

RRSP/RRIF and non-registered investments

by Roberto Belingueres | Oct 15, 2021 | Advisory, Articles & Publications, Taxes

Drawing from your RRSP/RRIF and non-registered investments. It often helps to think in terms of family wealth and tax efficiency. One of the most asked questions the newly retired or those about to retire have is: “When should I start drawing from my registered...

Strategies to consider when buying a second property

by Roberto Belingueres | Oct 15, 2021 | Advisory, Articles & Publications, Taxes

Strategies to consider when buying a second property. There are three common types of second properties people are looking at when they wish to buy a second property: cottages, income properties and U.S. real estate. COTTAGE PROPERTIES If you’ve been looking to...

Incorporating your Business in Canada

by Roberto Belingueres | Sep 25, 2021 | Advisory, Articles & Publications, Startups, Taxes

Tax Advantages of Incorporating your Business in Canada Incorporating your business may lead to lower taxes depending on your particular situation and the province in which you operate. Incorporating can save you money once the business generates more income than you...

How much is child benefit in Canada per month?

by Roberto Belingueres | Sep 25, 2021 | Articles & Publications, Taxes

How much is child benefit in Canada per month? For each child: under six years of age: $6,833 per year ($569.41 per month) 6 to 17 years of age: $5,765 per year ($480.41 per month). Will child benefit increase in 2021? On July 20, the Minister of Families, Children...

Is Cryptocurrency Taxable in Canada?

by Roberto Belingueres | Sep 25, 2021 | Articles & Publications, Taxes

Is cryptocurrency taxable in Canada? According to CRA, possessing or holding a cryptocurrency is not taxable. However, selling, making a gift, trading or exchanging a cryptocurrency, including disposing of one to get another, or converting cryptocurrency to a...