Insights

First introduced in 1986, the Alternative Minimum  Tax (“AMT”) is a parallel tax calculation for  individuals (and many trusts) which calculates  an alternate taxable income that allows fewer  deductions, exemptions, and tax credits than under  the o...

Canada’s economic environment remains as complex as it has been for the past couple of years. However, we're now dealing with a different inflation and interest rate environment....

It’s no secret that most business owners could spend more time thinking about succession and tax planning, but there’s a $1.25-million reason to think about it – and that figure will continue to rise....

Since many tax strategies require foresight to be effective, tax planning should be a year-round activity. However, as year-end approaches there are still opportunities to consider to reduce your 2024 tax bill....

In last December’s 2024 Market Outlook Plenty of Progress, Solid Foundations Laid, we discussed a continuing return to normal, an environment where investors are rewarded across the risk spectrum....

 BMO today announced it has received the highest score for wealth management digital experience among full-service investors in the J.D. Power 2024 Canada Wealth Management Digital Experience Study....

As leaves descend from the trees in earnest, a new season is upon us – no, not fall, but rather what’s known as “the giving season,” which is highlighted by National Philanthropy Day on November 15, and Giving Tuesday on December 3....

When most high-net-worth Canadians create a financial plan, they might expect to come out of it with a smarter budget and a tune-up of their portfolio, not discover a potential gap that could have cost them tens of thousands without the right advice....

For the last several years, an increasing number of wealthy Canadians have been turning to donor-advised funds (DAFs) to facilitate their charitable giving. This approach, which allows donors to make a tax-deductible charitable gift, while having a t...