Tax Efficient Investing For Canadians

Tax is an expense of investing, in the same way as brokerage commissions or management fees. By paying attention to the tax consequences of their investing decisions, investors can substantially increase the amount of investment income that ends up in their pocket at the end of the day. This book will give Canadian investors the tools they need to maximise the after-tax return on their investments while taking their risk tolerance into account. It is relevant to investors who hold individual stocks and bonds as well as those who invest through mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar products.

Keeping your books in order and your taxes minimized are crucial elements for profitable real estate investing, and it’s vital for real estate investors to take an active role in their administration. 81 Financial and Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor offers clear direction and applicable examples to unravel these often complex issues that are key to maximizing your revenue and reducing your taxes. This isn’t a guide to tax evasion or dodgy accounting. This is a guide to understanding the limitations, requirements and benefits of the Canadian system and making sure that they work for you, the investor, and not against you. Different forms of property ownership and property type bring with them variations in how they must be accounted for in your books and the taxation rules associated with them. These differences are not the responsibility of your accountant or lawyer, they’re yours. 81 Financial and Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor is an accessible guide to tax and accounting and how these concerns intersect with your real estate investments. If you’re serious about your real estate investments, 81 Financial and Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor is a vital resource that will help you maximize your revenue and keep more of that money in your bank account.

Overview of the taxation system and theory predominant in the current political situtation in order to increase public understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the present system of capital income taxation and to contribute to a consensus concerning reform. Discusses patterns of investment incentives, taxation of saving and capital accumulation, international aspects of taxation, the concept of a neutral corporation tax, personal taxes, indirect taxes, property tax, taxation of natural resources. Makes recommendations for policy change and lists studies prepared for the Economic Council on the taxation of savings and investments.

Mutual funds offer investors a diverse portfolio in a single investment, which is critical in an uncertain economy. Although ideal for buyers who don’t want to tackle the stock market alone, mutual funds can still be intimidating, with a bewildering array of options. And now that foreign content regulations for RRSPs have been lifted, Canadians have even more choices. Mutual Fund Investing For Canadians For Dummies explains it all, from the basics -- what is a mutual fund? -- to the not-so-basic -- are index funds better than managed funds? Is my MER cutting into my ROI? With information on how mutual funds can be a vital and profitable component of everyone’s retirement plans and how they can help readers build their wealth inside their tax-free savings account, this friendly guide offers the principles Canadians need to know in order to be informed and successful mutual fund investors. "This book is easy and even fun to read. ... Mutual Fund Investing For Canadians For Dummies is worth the investment if you are looking to build a fund portfolio that suits your needs and will give you healthy, long-term returns." —Jeff Dupuis, money.canoe.ca

When looking at a monthly brokerage statement, an investor’s eyes go straight to the bottom line—the account value. But there’s a catch. If you have big gains and decide to play it safe and take some of that money off the table, taxes will take a hefty chunk of those profits. Brokerage firms know how to handle such risk for their own accounts, hedging holdings, for example, to iron out volatility instead of incurring taxable capital gains. Savvy individual investors can use the same techniques to protect themselves. In this indispensable guide, Robert Gordon, a Wall Street veteran, shares the strategies of an insider to demonstrate how you can use the tax laws to your advantage. Written in plain English, this book explains federal and state tax considerations that investors need to know to make the most tax-efficient choices and to protect their portfolios. The emphasis is on practical application, aimed at guiding you to specific, accessible tax-saving goals without having to wrestle down the entire Internal Revenue Code. Thanks to the talents of Gordon and respected journalist Jan M. Rosen, this book is clearly organized along transactional lines, offering easy entry for busy readers and allowing investors to zero in on a powerful array of proven, tax-minimizing techniques and strategies. By the time you finish reading Wall Street Secrets for Tax-Efficient Investing, you will be on your way to reducing your tax bite to a nibble and enjoying the full benefit of your investment earnings.

The fast and easy way for Canadians to understand and invest in ETFs Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an increasingly popular part of the investing landscape, being less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation. But how do you use this financial product to diversify your investments in today's ever-changing market? Exchange-Traded Funds For Canadians For Dummies shows you in plain English how to weigh your options and pick the ETF that's right for you. It tells Canadian investors everything you need to know about building a lean, mean portfolio and optimizing your profits. Plus, the book covers all of the newest ETF products, providers, and strategies, as well as Commodity ETFs, Style ETFs, Country ETFs, and Inverse ETFs. The only book on the market catering specifically to Canadian investors Perfect for investors who want to fill in the blanks in their portfolio, adding ETFs to stocks and other common investment products Gives Canadian investors the tools they need to make informed and profitable investments in ETFs that are right for their portfolios The book also includes straightforward answers to commonly asked questions about ETFs and advice on how to avoid mistakes that many investors—even experienced ones—make. It provides forecasts of the future for ETFs and personal spending and also provides a complete list of ETFs and Web resources to assist your investing. With Exchange-Traded Funds For Canadians For Dummies, you'll learn how to incorporate ETFs into your investment strategy to produce reliable growth.

Break into the exciting Canadian market for exchange-traded funds Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an increasingly popular part of the investing landscape, being less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation. ETFs For Canadians For Dummies will guide you through the process of investing in ETFs in Canada, a smaller and sometimes riskier market. You’ll get the most up-to-date information on the ETF investing landscape, and we’ll help you figure out how to navigate the fast-changing marketplace. This book makes it all easy to understand, and offers updated info on the available ETFs, investment and tax laws, and market projections. Invest your money wisely in the Canadian ETF market Maximize your profits when you trade on the stock market Discover how investing in Canada is different from investing elsewhere Learn how to invest online with the latest apps and other tools This is the book for Canadian investors who want to diversify their investment portfolio and break into exchange traded funds. With the help of Dummies, anyone can learn to invest in ETFs.

Canadian savings plans and your financial future, explained in simple terms RRSPs & TFSAs For Canadians For Dummies will give you a crash course in saving, investing, and holding your money in RRSP and TFSAs in a tax-smart way. Inside, you’ll find the latest in Canadian tax rules for RRSPs, TFSAs, and how investments held outside of these plans are taxed to help you with decisions about these registered plans. This book provides valuable criteria and scenarios to help you choose what plans to prioritize at what stage and circumstance in life that you find yourself in. We demystify how much to contribute to each plan, how much salary to set aside, when to withdraw funds, and how to manage the risks associated with the investments you hold in these plans. If you’re of retirement age, Dummies has your back, too. Learn how to manage your RRSPs and TFSAs in retirement, so you can achieve your post-work and other financial goals. Get easy-to-understand information on Canadian retirement accounts. Envision your retirement to help you properly set your retirement and savings goals. Decide how much to contribute to your accounts, and when. Read about the latest Canadian tax laws about registered plans and also investments held outside these plans to help you create the best saving and retirement income strategy. Learn about ways to supplement your income with other government support programs and other income-generating ideas. Make sure your hard-earned money and your investments are safe before and after retirement. All Canadian taxpayers can benefit from this book. Look forward to a secure retirement and reduce your annual tax bill, the Dummies way.

This paper is one of the outputs from the Council's three-year study of the taxation of capital income, of the income derived from savings and investments and how fiscal policies affect individual savings. The study begins with a review of the conventional life-cycle theory of savings behaviour and an analysis of the manner in which taxes affect the life-cycle pattern of savings and consumption. Discusses institutional aspects of taxation and savings in Canada, through surveys of the relevant provisions of the tax system as they affect capital income. Summarizes activities in aggregate savings and estimates aggregate consumption functions. The functions are then used for two types of simulation models: impact effects of interest-rate changes on consumption and savings, and the long-run effects over the remainder of the life-cycle resulting from permanent tax reforms. Discusses welfare economics and policy issues surrounding the taxation of capital income under the personal income system, outlining equity and efficiency differences between income and consumption taxation.