Posthaste: Is income tax rate on the wealthy too high? A lot of Canadians seem to think so, poll suggests

More than half of Canadians say top personal tax rate should be 50% or less, but it exceeds that in all but two provinces Published Jul 18, 2023  •  Last updated 8 hours ago  •  5 minute read Wealthy Canadians are taxed at a combined income tax rate of more than 50 per cent across all… Continue reading Posthaste: Is income tax rate on the wealthy too high? A lot of Canadians seem to think so, poll suggests

Posthaste: Canada’s standard of living is falling behind the rest of the developed world

OECD predicts country will rank last in real GDP per capita growth until 2060 Published Jul 17, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  5 minute read Canada is one of the few advanced economies that has not recovered its pre-pandemic standard of living. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post Article content Good morning, Advertisement… Continue reading Posthaste: Canada’s standard of living is falling behind the rest of the developed world

FP Answers: What are the ins-and-outs of splitting RRIF income with a spouse to get the $2,000 tax credit?

For most people, it makes sense to convert enough of your RRSP to a RRIF and claim the pension tax credit Published Jul 14, 2023  •  Last updated 11 hours ago  •  4 minute read The pension tax credit is non-refundable, meaning you can’t reduce your income below zero and expect to get a tax refund… Continue reading FP Answers: What are the ins-and-outs of splitting RRIF income with a spouse to get the $2,000 tax credit?

Court backs CRA in rejecting Montreal couple’s $54,000 moving expense claim

Jamie Golombek: Moving closer to work isn’t enough to claim expenses Published Jul 13, 2023  •  5 minute read For eligible individuals, the costs of moving can be significantly defrayed by claiming a tax deduction for your moving expenses, but only if you meet certain conditions. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto Summer is a popular time… Continue reading Court backs CRA in rejecting Montreal couple’s $54,000 moving expense claim

More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over CERB payments — and some win

‘The federal government just uses this system to rip people off’ Author of the article: The Canadian Press Darryl Greer Published Jul 12, 2023  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  6 minute read Tressa Mitchell at a park near her home in Weyburn, Sask. Photo by Michael Bell/The Canadian Press In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell… Continue reading More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over CERB payments — and some win

Jack Ma’s wealth drops $4.1 billion as Ant’s valuation slashed following China’s tech crackdown

Still country’s fifth-richest person, based on billionaire index Author of the article: Bloomberg News Venus Feng Published Jul 11, 2023  •  Last updated 3 days ago  •  2 minute read Jack Ma Photo by Marlene Awaad/Bloomberg Jack Ma’s fortune is dwindling further as a planned repurchase of shares reveals a much reduced valuation for Ant Group… Continue reading Jack Ma’s wealth drops $4.1 billion as Ant’s valuation slashed following China’s tech crackdown

Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to 5%

Central bank doesn’t see inflation returning to target until mid-2025 Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Published Jul 12, 2023  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  3 minute read Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem speaks during a news conference in Ottawa on July 12 after the interest rate decision. Photo… Continue reading Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to 5%