Dear Uncle Bean:
For many, many years, my husband and I owned a small candle store in down town Calgary. We used a corporation for the business. Due to the economic downturn, we ended up having to close the shop when the lease ran out. To be honest, we are happier now without the burden of Read More
Dear Uncle Bean,
About two years ago, my husband of 28 years suddenly passed away. Since then, I’ve been having problems managing a lot of things that my husband used to do. Unfortunately, filing my taxes is one of those items.
What should I do?
Worried
Dear Worried:
We are sorry to hear about your loss. It is a very Read More
Dear Uncle Bean:
My husband and I have decided to end our marriage. We have been married for 7 years and have two small children. How will this affect my taxes?
Distressed and Disturbed
Dear Distressed and Disturbed:
I am so, so sorry to hear about your situation. Sometimes soul mates turn into soul duds. Unfortunately, ending a marriage Read More
Dear Uncle Bean,
My boyfriend and I moved in together about a year ago. He is telling me that we have to select common law on our personal tax return for this year. I don’t want to do this because it is almost like saying that we are married. I’m not sure that I am ready Read More
