Creating multiple wills is a practice that has been associated with estate planning in Canada, particularly in provinces like Ontario for the last 20+ years. The primary reason people create ...
TFSAs for U.S. citizens: might be worthwhile with some caveats
Since the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) was introduced in 2009, it has been used by Canadians to earn investment income on a tax-free basis. Many U.S. citizens, however, have shied ...
Covering your bases – A guide to buying or selling a dental practice
Whether you’re fresh out of dental school preparing to buy a clinic or a seasoned professional ready to sell, the process of buying or selling a dental practice is a long ...
Thinking about income splitting to achieve your investment goals? Act fast, the minimum interest rate will double on July 1
As the CRA prepares to double its prescribed interest rate on July 1, now is the time to take advantage of an income-splitting exception to the attribution rules. When handled ...
New estate law protects Ontarians’ wills after remarriage
Estate law reformers in Ontario are celebrating a major milestone. As of January 1, 2022, new legislation came into effect that – amongst many other changes – says existing wills ...
What the Rogers family drama can teach us about succession planning
The Rogers family drama has been captivating. The whole country watched it play out in the fall of 2021, when Edward Rogers tried to fire Rogers CEO Joe Natale. This ...
More comprehensive reporting requirements coming for Canadian trusts
Revised as of January 14, 2022 The Canadian Government is preparing to implement changes to the reporting requirements for Canadian resident and non-resident trusts deemed resident in Canada. Though these ...
10 questions you should ask before hiring an accountant for your healthcare practice
Running your own healthcare practice involves making many crucial decisions, including selecting the right accounting firm. An experienced accounting firm will give you the support and 1:1 attention you need, ...
How Bill C-208 will ease the tax burden on family business
Family business is the backbone of the Canadian economy. When a family business is passed down to the next generation, we see so many positive ripple effects in the economy: ...