by Dowco Financial | Nov 5, 2025 | 2025, Blog, business owners, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, Investment, mortgage, personal finances, Professional Corporations, Professionals, Retirees, retirement, tax
2025 Federal Budget Highlights On November 4, 2025, the budget was delivered by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue. The 2025 Federal Budget focuses on stability, simplicity, and long-term growth. There are no broad tax...
by Dowco Financial | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog, Estate Planning, Retirees, retirement
Supporting Your Aging Parents Without Sacrificing Your Own Stability It starts gradually. A missed bill here. A forgotten appointment there. Then one day you realize your parents may no longer be able to manage everything on their own. You want to help—but you also...
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 | Apr 22, 2024 | 2024, Blog, business owners, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, individuals, Investment, Retirees, retirement
With the upcoming 2024 Canadian tax rule changes, it’s important to review your financial strategies. We’ve identified the key changes that we expect to influence financial decisions for investors, business owners, incorporated professionals, retirees, and...
by Dowco Financial | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog, business owners, Estate Planning, Family, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, Investment, mortgage, personal finances, Professional Corporations, Professionals, Retirees, retirement, tax
On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal budget. While there are no changes to federal personal or corporate tax rates, the budget introduces: An increase in the portion of capital gains...
by Dowco Financial | Feb 1, 2024 | 2024, Blog, business owners, Estate Planning, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, individuals, Investment, personal finances, Professionals, retirement, rrsp, Tax Free Savings Account
Tax-Free Savings Account vs Registered Retirement Savings PlanWhen 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. To assist you in understanding the...
