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Taxation of Divorce & Separation

A comprehensive, practitioner-focused webinar for tax professionals

Date & Time
Thursday, January 25, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Instructors
Michael Cadesky
Hugh Woolley

Join our experts as they provide practical guidance on the income tax rules affecting separated and divorced clients, including support payments, property division, spousal rollovers, and principal residence designations.

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Live Webinar
Virtual Event

2.5 Hours CPD
2.5 Hours CPD

Recording Included
Recording + Q&A

seminar Overview

Approximately 40% of relationships in Canada end in separation or divorce, creating a significant demand for professional tax guidance. When couples separate, they face numerous tax implications that can lead to costly mistakes or missed opportunities. These insights will help you provide valuable advice during challenging times.
Learning Objectives
1
Understand the Tax Rules for Spousal and Child Support Payments
2
Apply Property Division and Rollover Strategies to Reduce Taxes
3
Navigate Principal Residence Exemption and Attribution Rules After Separation
4
Maximize Post-Separation Tax Benefits and Family Tax Planning Opportunities

Included with Registration

Tax Seminar + Live Q&A

Gain practical insights and get your questions answered directly by tax experts.

Slides & Detailed Notes

Access clear, organized materials that support and enhance your learning.

Recording (1-Year Access)

Review the session anytime with convenient, on-demand access.

SEMINAR DETAILS

Duration
2.5 hours with Live Q&A Period
CPD CPD Certificate
Category
Individual Tax
Gain practical insight into how separation or divorce impacts income tax obligations and planning opportunities. This program provides a detailed examination of support payments, property division, spousal rollovers, principal residence rules, and post-separation tax benefits under the Income Tax Act.
After completing this program, you will be confident with:
  • Determining spousal and common-law status for tax purposes and identifying when a relationship legally ends
  • Applying CRA requirements for spousal and child support payments, including deductibility, income inclusion, and registration procedures
  • Structuring property transfers and rollovers to minimize immediate tax exposure and ensure compliance with subsections 73(1) and 70(6)
  • Understanding principal residence designations after separation and preventing loss of exemption due to missing documentation or timing
  • Managing RRSP, RRIF, and CPP division rules and recognizing when elections or transfers can be made tax-deferred
  • Identifying available credits and deductions such as the eligible dependent credit, child care expenses, and Canada Child Benefit adjustments following a marital breakdown
This course is essential if you are responsible for:
  • Providing tax services in separation matters
  • Preparing returns or advising on support payment deductibility and related CRA forms (T1158, RC65, T1198, T2220)
  • Assisting clients with property equalization, rollover elections, or principal residence claims

Meet Your Presenters

Michael Cadesky

Michael Cadesky

FCPA, FCA, FTIHK, CTA, TEP (EMERITUS)

Michael Cadesky is the managing partner at Cadesky Tax and a committed contributor to the tax and accounting professions since 1980, earning the title of Fellow from CPA Ontario. He is a past governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation, past chair of STEP Canada and STEP Worldwide, and past chair of the CPA Canada Tax Committee for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Michael is also the co-author of 11 books on tax subjects and the author or co-author of numerous papers and articles on Canadian and international taxation.

Hugh Woolley

Hugh Woolley

CPA, CA, TEP

Hugh Woolley is an independent tax consultant who has taught income tax for over 30 years for a number of different professional organizations. Hugh has written courses for CPA Canada and over 10 papers for the B.C. Tax Conference as well as papers for the CTF's National Tax Conference and STEP Canada's National Conference. From 1990–1992 he worked at the CRA's Rulings Directorate in Ottawa writing "butterfly" tax rulings. Hugh is a past Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation.

What if I miss a session?

All sessions will be recorded and uploaded, allowing you to watch the recordings anytime. Slides with detailed notes will also be provided.

Does the program provide CPD?

Yes. At the end of the program, you will receive a verifiable CPD certificate indicating all instructional learning hours and required details.

Are these online or in-person seminars?

Cadesky Tax Seminars are hosted online. You can join live from any device with internet access. Each session ends with a live Q&A.

CPD Hours
2.5 Hours
Program Starts
January 25
Price
$225
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