Download this article as a PDF. BACKGROUND The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)1 is a second, alternate tax liability calculation that Canadian individuals and trusts must consider annually in parallel with their normal tax liability. First introduced in 1986, AMT was implemented to promote and maintain fairness within Canada’s income tax regime.
Huckleberry Finn Is Not Tom Sawyer. Download this PDF here. “Corruption, embezzlement, fraud, these are all characteristics which exist everywhere.” — Alan Greenspan When one thinks of blockchain, one quickly thinks of Bitcoin, NFTs, and cryptocurrencies. Just as so many confuse Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn with Tom Sawyer, to the
Download this PDF here. “The holy fool is a truth-teller because he is an outcast. Those not part of the existing social hierarchy are free to blurt out inconvenient truths or question things the rest of us take for granted.” – Malcolm Gladwell in Talking to Strangers Since 2020, I’ve
On March 28, 2023, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2023 Federal Budget.
Budget 2023 outlined plans to build a stronger, more sustainable and secure Canadian economy against a backdrop of slower global growth, elevated global interest rates, and high inflation.
What is your “cognitive life expectancy?” One study suggests that, on average, brain health declines around 12 years after the age of 65.1 This means that once we reach an average life expectancy, we are likely to experience cognitive decline. Those over age 85 have a one-in-four likelihood of suffering
Financial scams continue to be on the rise and the level of sophistication is growing.1 Phishing attacks, where deceptive messages fool victims into providing sensitive information, are increasingly using multiple channels concurrently to target victims, such as phone calls, voicemail, text or email. Scammers leave a voicemail or send a
It is personal income tax season, a time when many of us are focused on keeping as much of our hard-earned dollars as possible. As we deal with receipts and returns, it may be a good reminder that we should be doing all we can to minimize taxes. Here are
What’s a More Significant Risk, Inflation or Deflation? Download this PDF here. “Some say the world will end in fire, some say ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire, I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate
Emily has been an Investment Associate with the Cresco Wealth Management Team since 2021. Emily possesses a rock solid work ethic and adds a fun personality to our environment here. We asked Emily a few questions to help you get to know her better Emily, can you tell us a
What if the U.S. Government Defaults on its Debt? Download this PDF here. “It’s never paid to bet against America.” – Warren Buffet If the U.S. was to default on its debt obligations, it would cause investors to flee from U.S. Treasuries, leading to a decrease in confidence in U.S.
Every year clients look at the RRSP Deduction Limit Statement on their Notice of Assessment and ask similar questions: Is there a difference between a RRSP contribution and a RRSP deduction? I have RRSP deduction room and unused contributions — what does this mean? My unused contribution room for the year is negative $3,500 — am I in an RRSP overcontribution situation?
“Delivering high-end service every single time” If Cresco Wealth Management were a hockey team, it would have a large enough roster to dress for a game. With 18 team members, including seven Advisors, it’s likely no surprise that one of Cresco’s major strengths is its team-based approach. And with every
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