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You know the basics about the Smith Manoeuvre. It’s a big decision. Here is a discussion of the big issues. Listen to my new podcast with Sean Cooper from BurnYourMortgage.ca . Here is the link: How to Successfully Implement the Smith Manoeuvre with Ed Rempel We discuss: • Why should you consider the Smith Manoeuvre?…

Dividend or income investors, here are the fundamental facts on how to save tax. Would you like to receive dividends of any amount you want from your non-registered investments, and pay less tax than on ordinary dividends? You can easily do this with a little planning and proper understanding of investments. Self-made dividends are a…

Of all types of investment income, you pay the lowest tax on deferred capital gains. Paying tax 20 years from now on a capital gain is much better than paying tax on a dividend or capital gain this year. How do you invest for deferred capital gains? In recent years, many investors have been…

When I see tax returns for do-it-yourself investors, I am often struck by how much tax they pay on their investments. Many high net worth investors also pay a lot of tax on their investments. However, when I see tax returns for mutual fund investors, most of the time they pay very little tax on their investment…