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Reducing capital gains on a cottageGot questions about capital gains tax and cottages? Here are three MoneySense reader questions answered by Certified Financial Planner Jason Heath.

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Tax, probate, and underused housing tax for your family cottage

Planning to leave the family cottage to your kids in your will? Here’s how to minimize capital gains tax as part of your estate planning.

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