Charitable Giving

Bev helps raise funds for the Brain Injury Association of Canada

by Bev Moir on February 1, 2010

Integrating Charitable Giving into Your Financial and Estate Plan

by Bev Moir on November 30, 2009

This article appeared in the Fall 2009 Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario Newsletter Charitable giving is a growing priority for many Canadians. We see this in recent statistics showing a substantial increase in donations. This kind of support for charity is unprecedented in our history. While generosity and belief in community are primary motivators, the [...]

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Taxable Advantages of Charitable Donations

by Bev Moir on December 4, 2006

Q. I understand that by making a charitable donation, I can reduce my taxable income. I heard that there were some changes to the personal tax rates related to donations in the last federal budget. What are these changes and how can I use them to my advantage? A. Although most charitable donations are motivated [...]

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Spreading the Wealth

by Bev Moir on August 14, 2006

Stock market guru Warren Buffet’s recent decision to make a significant donation to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation generated wide publicity and raised awareness about various approaches to charitable giving. Many Canadians want to give back to their community by supporting local, national and world charities. Furthermore, recent federal budget changes eliminating the capital [...]

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