101 Tax Secrets for Canadians 2009: Smart Strategies That Can Save You Thousands

Description:

• introduction to the new Tax-Free Savings Account and strategies to maximize its effectiveness
• increases and other changes in the Canada Child Tax Benefit
• updates on RRSPs and pension contribution limits
• changes to the taxation of Canadian dividend income
• enhancements to Registered Disability Savings Plans
• advice designed to maximize your retirement income, including pension income splitting
• other essential guidelines and changes for the 2008 tax season, including: reduced personal tax rates, revised automobile deduction and benefit limits, revisions to rules around donations of certain securities to charity, flexibility for life income fund investors, and changes to the medical expense tax credit
• strategies to deal with your estate in a tax-smart manner
• a look at the most recent innovations in tax-smart investing
• summary of tax changes relevant in your province
• Tim's "Tax Planning Tip Sheet," a detailed checklist to design your own game plan for paying less tax
• helpful charts, tables, and sidebars for fast access to important information.