by Dowco Financial | Jul 3, 2025 | 2025, Blog, Investment, pension plan, Retirees, retirement
OAS Clawback 2025If you’ve worked hard to build your retirement income, the last thing you want is to see your government benefits clawed back. Yet for many Canadians, the Old Age Security (OAS) recovery tax—commonly called the OAS clawback—can quietly reduce this...
by Dowco Financial | Mar 31, 2025 | 2025, Blog, financial advice, incorporated professionals, individuals, Investment, pension plan, personal finances, Professionals, tax
The deadline for filing your 2024 income tax return is April 30, 2025. Stay informed about the latest tax changes and benefits available to maximize your savings and ensure compliance. This guide outlines the key updates and important deductions and credits separated...
by Dowco Financial | May 1, 2023 | Blog, business owners, corporate, health benefits, life insurance, long term care, pension plan, rrsp, Tax Free Savings Account
As a business owner, one of your challenges is learning how to balance between reinvesting into the business and setting money aside for personal savings. Since there are no longer employer-sponsored pension plans and the knowledge that retirement will come...
by Dowco Financial | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog, Business Owners, Group Benefits, Investment, pension plan, retirement
Working at an organization that offers a pension plan is one of the greatest financial advantages a Canadian can enjoy. Pension plans are designed to provide retirement income and help employees reach their retirement goals and for business owners- help retain key...
by Dowco Financial | Aug 1, 2021 | Blog, Business Owners, corporate, health benefits, life insurance, long term care, pension plan, rrsp, Tax Free Savings Account
As a business owner, one of your challenges is learning how to balance between reinvesting into the business and setting money aside for personal savings. Since there are no longer employer-sponsored pension plans and the knowledge that retirement will come...
by Dowco Financial | Dec 2, 2020 | 2020 Only, Blog, Charitable Gifting, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Retired, Coronavirus - Retiring, Coronavirus - Students, disability, disability insurance, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, health benefits, pension plan, rdsp, Registered Education Savings Plan, rrsp, tax, Tax Free Savings Account
Now that we are reaching the end of the tax year, it’s an excellent time to review your finances. We’ve listed below some of the critical areas to consider and provide you with useful guidelines. We have divided our tax planning tips into five sections:...
