Tax Planning
Facts and tips to help you control the tax man's bite.

Frequently Asked Questions on Taxes
Taxes are not the most exciting topic in financial planning, but some effort can put dollars in your pocket. Find answers to common questions here.

Government Budgets
The most recent budgets from the federal government and all provinces and territories in Canada, from Susan Munroe, the About guide to Canada Online.

2000 Federal Budget Update
In this summary, Ernst & Young LLP sets out the key points in Paul Martin's Economic Statement and Budget Update from Oct. 18, 2000

Improve Your Power of Deduction
In this article from IE:Money, Gail Vaz-Oxlade talks about income tax deductions that may be more flexible than you think.

Income Splitting: Rules to Watch Out For
Income splitting can save you taxes, but only when you do it right. Check this article and make sure you understand the rules - the attribution rules.

Money-Saving Income Splitting Strategies
Income splitting can reduce your family's tax bill. This article sets out a number of strategies you can use.

Mutual Fund Taxation
This online guide from Mackenzie Financial will answer all your questioons about fund taxation, covering sales, distributions and non-residents.

Quick Tax Facts 2000-2001
Quick tables of personal and corporate tax rates by province, and contribution limits for deferred income plans.

Retiring Allowance: What Are Your Options?
This piece from Altamira includes a calculator to determine how much of your retiring allowance can be rolled to your RRSP, and a discussion of whether you should.

The Great Escape
Everyone wants to avoid a federal tax audit. Here’s how. From MoneySense.

Top Ten Tax Strategies
The Fund Library offers this article from Tim Cestnick, CA, giving you ten strategies to educate you and to save on your tax bill.

Top Ten Tips for Seniors
From the friendly folks at the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (formerly RevCan) here are their top ten tips for seniors. Number 10.....