Last Call for 2023 RRSP Contributions

Givens LLP > Taxes Last Call for 2023 2023 RRSP Contributions Givens LLP | FEB 23 2023 SHARE If you’re like most Canadians, you probably have a lot of things on your mind right now. The economy, the weather, the Oilers… but there’s one thing that you shouldn’t forget: the RRSP deadline. The clock is…

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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Tax Planning

Givens LLP > Taxes Give Yourself the Gift of Good Tax Planning Givens LLP | DEC 21 2023 SHARE As the winter winds sweep through Alberta, carrying whispers of the holiday season, Givens LLP warmly extends a hand to guide you through the year-end financial maze. Beyond the joyous festivities and cozy gatherings, there lies…

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Building Profitability—Tax and Cash Flow Tips for Construction Companies

Givens LLP > Taxes Building Profitability—Tax and Cash Flow Tips for Construction Companies Givens LLP | NOV 20 2023 SHARE With fewer tools on site and more hands in the office, winter is the perfect time for construction companies to start thinking about year-end tax preparation. But don’t worry—while you’ve been building structures, our Chartered…

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Understanding Bare Trusts in Alberta

Givens LLP > Taxes Understanding Bare Trusts in alberta Givens LLP | OCT 19, 2023 SHARE Holding assets can come with as many risks as rewards. When it comes to real property (such as land, real estate, or valuable hardware), there are cases where you will want to separate it from your personal or business…

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Understanding Underused Housing Tax: Avoid Filing Penalties

Givens LLP > Taxes Understanding Underused Housing Tax: Avoid Filing Penalties Givens LLP | March 11, 2023 SHARE The Underused Housing Tax (UHT) was enacted on June 9, 2022, and is effective retroactive to January 1, 2022. It is meant to deter non-Canadian ownership of residential property from standing vacant.  The UHT imposes a 1%…

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Tax Tips & Traps Quarter 3 2022

Givens LLP > Taxes TAX TIPS AND TRAPS QUARTER 3 2022 Givens LLP | January 28, 2022 SHARE Click below to download our Q3 2022 Tax Tips and Traps. Click Here RECENT POSTS Essential 2024 Tax Filing Tips for Canadian Self-Employed Individuals Estate Planning 101: Freezing Your Tax Bill (But Not Your Assets) Leveraging Family…

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Tax Tips & Traps Quarter 1 2022

Givens LLP > Taxes TAX TIPS AND TRAPS QUARTER 1 2022 Givens LLP | January 28, 2022 SHARE Click below to download our Q1 2022 Tax Tips and Traps. Click Here RECENT POSTS Essential 2024 Tax Filing Tips for Canadian Self-Employed Individuals Estate Planning 101: Freezing Your Tax Bill (But Not Your Assets) Leveraging Family…

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