After A Death Checklist

What to do after a death in British Columbia.

Recently my mother-in-law passed away, and my father-in-law asked that I assist with some of the paperwork required.  In searching for what is necessary to transfer the title of a car, I came across a checklist provided by the Province of BC.  The list helps you determine whom to notify and when.

Tax on RRSP/RRIF’s at Death – Does the Estate or RRSP/RRIF beneficiary pay?

General tax treatement of RRSP/RRIF’s upon death and the liability for those taxes is discussed.

The fair market value of your RRSP/RRIF account is included in income on your Date of Death T1. I am often asked who is responsible to pay the income taxes relating to the RRSP/RRIF – the Estate or the designated beneficiary of the RRSP/RRIF?

2017 Income Tax Deadlines (for 2016 tax year) – Canadians

Tax season is here and there are plenty of tax deadlines to keep in mind as we make our way into 2017, including: T1 personal tax return T1 personal tax return for self-employed Date of Death T1 personal tax return T2 Corporate tax return T3 Trust tax return Tax Slips – T3, T4, T4A, T5, T5013 […]