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TFSA versus RRSP – What you need to know to make the most of them in 2023

February 2, 2023/in 2023, Blog, rrsp, Tax Free Savings Account/by Dowco Financial

When looking to save money in a tax-efficient manner, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) can offer significant tax benefits. The main difference between the two is that TFSAs are ideal for short-term goals, such as saving for a down payment on a house or a vacation, as its growth is entirely tax-free, while RRSPs are more suitable for long-term goals such as retirement. When comparing deposit differences, TFSAs have a limit of $6,500 for the current year, while RRSPs have a limit of 18% of your pre-tax income from the previous year, with a maximum limit of $30,780. In terms of withdrawals, TFSAs have no conversion requirements and withdrawals are tax-free, while RRSPs must be converted to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) at age 71 and withdrawals are taxed as income.

2023 Financial Calendar

January 1, 2023/in 2023, Blog, Financial Planning, retirement, rrsp, Tax Free Savings Account/by Dowco Financial

Welcome to our 2023 financial calendar! This calendar is designed to help you keep track of important financial dates and deadlines, such as tax filing and government benefit distribution. You can bookmark this page for easy reference or add these dates to your personal calendar to ensure you don’t miss any important financial obligations.

2022 Year End Tax Tips and Strategies for Business Owners

December 6, 2022/in 2022, 2022 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Financial Planning, tax/by Dowco Financial

The end of 2022 is quickly approaching – which means for business owners, it’s time to review tax tips and strategies to maximize your benefits.

2022 Personal Year-End Tax Tips

December 5, 2022/in 2022 Only, Blog, individuals/by Dowco Financial

The end of 2022 is quickly approaching – which means it’s time to get everything in order, so you’re ready when it comes time to file your taxes.

We’ve broken this article into the following sections to make it easy to find the tax tips you’re looking for:

• Investment considerations, including how to best contribute to TFSAs, RRSPs, and RDSPs.
• Families, including how to claim childcare expenses and make the most of RESPs.
• Retirees, including essential details about applying for CPP and OAS.

Why Insurance Is So Important If You’re A Single Parent

December 1, 2022/in Blog, Family, Insurance, life insurance/by Dowco Financial

Being a single parent is a lot of responsibility. Learn how the right types of insurance can provide you and your family with the financial protection they need.

Insurance Planning for Incorporated Professionals

November 1, 2022/in Blog, buy sell, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, Group Benefits, health benefits, incorporated professionals, Insurance, life insurance, travel insurance/by Dowco Financial

For incorporated professionals, making sure your business is financially protected can be overwhelming. Incorporated Professionals face a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing risk. Insurance can play an important role.

Essential tips and tricks for paying less tax and keeping more of your retirement income

October 3, 2022/in Blog, retirement/by Dowco Financial

It’s important to make the most of your retirement income. To do so, you need to be aware of what income is and isn’t taxable, and also how to make the most of the tax breaks you’re entitled to. This article outlines the four main steps you need to take to ensure you keep as much of your retirement income as possible:
1. Make a financial plan.
2. Split your pension income.
3. Buy an annuity.
4. Be aware of retirement-related tax breaks.

Five Ways To Withdraw Money From Your Business In A Tax-Efficient Manner

September 1, 2022/in Blog, Business Owners, corporate, tax/by Dowco Financial

You have worked long and hard to build up your business, and now you are ready to withdraw money from your business’ bank account. But you don’t want to get hit with a huge tax bill. So here are 5 ways to withdraw money from your business in a tax-efficient manner.

Financial Planning For Self-Employed Contractors

August 1, 2022/in Blog, Business Owners/by Dowco Financial

Being a self-employed contractor can bring you a large cash flow and the satisfaction of being your own boss – but it can also make financial planning more complicated than being an employee.

When creating a financial plan, Self-employed contractors need to keep a number of items in mind. Read to find out!

Don’t lose all your hard-earned money to taxes

July 5, 2022/in Blog, tax/by Dowco Financial

It’s essential to manage your tax planning properly – both while you are living and for after your death. You want as much of your money as possible to go to your beneficiaries, not the government. Our article contains three tips to help you do that:
1. Learn how to make the most of the lifetime capital gains exemption.
2. Figure out ways to decrease your end-of-life tax bill.
3. Look into Immediate Financing Arrangements.