For months, investors and business owners across Canada were preparing for a major shift in tax rules. Ottawa had planned to increase the capital gains inclusion rate in June 2024. ...
How to Minimize Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property from the Deceased in Canada
When someone leaves you a property after death, it’s a mix of emotions: grief, memorial of the loss, and maybe concern about possible tax implications. In Canada, there’s no inheritance ...
Navigating Leadership: When a Non-Family CEO Leads a Family Business
Family businesses are the foundation of the Canadian economy. They represent more than 60 percent of private sector firms and employ close to seven million Canadians1. These enterprises carry not ...
Strategic Use of Multiple Wills in Canadian Estate Planning: Navigating Probate Fees
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 ...
Why an Annual Financial Plan Review is Essential
Creating an effective financial plan takes thought and careful preparation. Once your plan is complete, and the steps towards your goals are set in motion, it’s tempting to check the ...
Navigating Tax Hurdles in Family Business Succession: The New Intergenerational Share Transfer Rules
Canada’s capital gains deduction is a powerful tax break available to Canadian-resident individuals who sell shares in a Qualified Small Business Corporation (QSBC). It allows up to $1.25 million in ...
Keeping it in the Family: Estate Planning for Business Owners
Running a family business isn’t just about today—it’s about building something that lasts for generations. That’s where estate planning comes in. It’s not just about legal documents and tax strategies; ...
Estate Planning During Major Milestones: What to Know When Remarrying
Ontario’s estate laws have significantly changed in the last few years, making it much more important to review your will after serious life events like a re-marriage or separation. While ...
A Tax Break for all Canadians
In an effort to reduce Canadians’ tax burden during the holiday season, the Federal government announced on Thursday that the majority of expenses will be temporarily free from GST/HST from ...