Every November, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) updates key tax figures for the upcoming year. These changes affect federal income tax brackets, non-refundable credits, contribution limits for registered plans like RRSPs and TFSAs, and even minimum withdrawal rates for RRIFs. The adjustments are largely driven by inflation, using the Consumer Price Index as a benchmark. For 2026, the indexation factor is 2.0% , which means thresholds and credits have nudged upward but, there’

One of the biggest oversights in do-it-yourself divorce settlements is the failure to account for future taxation. While separating couples often focus on dividing assets based on their current market value, they frequently miss a critical piece of the puzzle: the tax liabilities that will arise when those assets are eventually accessed or sold. This issue is especially relevant when dealing with pensions, RRSPs, and unrealized capital gains. These assets may look equal on pa