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Salary vs Dividends: Which is Right for You?

Friday, December 09, 2011 by Regan Exner
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When it comes to owner-managed corporations, the salary vs. dividends compensation conundrum is one of the most frequently discussed topics between clients and their accountants. There are clear advantages and disadvantages to both, but choosing which is right for you will depend on a number of personal factors and preferences.
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RRSPs: Much Ado About Nothing?

Saturday, October 08, 2011 by Ken Robinson
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Maximizing RRSP or IPP contributions has long been considered an obvious investment axiom. However, you have to be wary of the rules of thumb, and in the case of the choice of investing through an RRSP or IPP vs investing corporately there are many variables that can impact on reaching the right decision.
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What is the Alternative Minimum Tax and Why am I Paying it?

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 by Kim Drever
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The alternative minimum tax is an alternative method to calculate your taxes owing in Canada. This tax is often applicable when you have claimed a preferential tax deduction like the capital gain deduction / capital gain exemption and flow through shares or have preferential tax rates due to credits, such as dividend tax credits.
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