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2023 Budget Tightens Tax rules while Investing in Clean Tech

The 2023 Federal Budget, presented by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on March 28, forecasts a $43 billion dollar deficit, with both spending cuts and tax increases. High income individuals may be impacted by changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax rules while small business owners may be interested in changes to rules allowing for intergenerational ...

Guiding your business from launch to M&As: check out our video series

Navigating business growth can be overwhelming. Through Zeifmans Entrepreneurship in Focus initiative, we’re supporting companies by sharing fundamental insights tailored to Canadian businesses. Our 5-part Entrepreneurship in Focus video series aims to answer common questions about a variety of topics, including The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program, what you need ...

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 can no longer be revoked due to marriage. These changes are an important reminder that just because a will has been completed, doesn’t mean ...

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: A new entrepreneur is given the opportunity to succeed  New jobs are created  Industry advancements are made Loyal customers maintain a trusted partner Communities ...

Canadian real estate trends + opportunities in 2021

Looking back at initial predictions for the Canadian real estate market at the beginning of the COVID crisis, you might think you were reading a dystopian nightmare. All logic pointed to a crash, not unlike what certain markets saw in the wake of the 2008 recession. With unemployment rising, it was reasonable to assume ...

Cross-border success for non-resident business owners

Have you been tuning in to the Zeifmans’ Non-Resident Digital Event Series? So far, we’ve discussed the niche challenges experienced by high net worth individuals, as well as tips and tricks for tech and startups seeking entry into the Canadian market. Today, we’re excited to share the latest installment in the series: Cross-border concerns. ...