The Ontario Fall Economic Statement 2023 forecasts a substantial increase in the deficit for the 2023-24 fiscal year of $5.6 billion. This marks a significant departure from the province’s 2023 ...
How the Next Generation Can Ensure a Smooth Leadership Transition
Succession planning is an essential part of a business’s lifespan – one that’s often overlooked. A study by the Family Business Institute found that only around 30% of family businesses ...
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 ...
Zeifmans recognized as a Top 10 Accounting Services Provider in Canada!
We are pleased to announce that Zeifmans LLP was featured in Business Management Review Magazine’s 2023 Top 10 Accounting Services Providers in Canada! This acknowledgement recognizes Zeifmans’ track record of ...
Maximizing growth: Tax considerations and key questions for business expansion or acquisition
Growing a business during a turbulent economy comes with many complicated decisions. Whether you’re expanding an existing company or buying a new one, there are a variety of tax considerations ...
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 ...
Tax Insights: A summary of The Underused Housing Tax (UHT) for Canadians
Canada’s newest Underused Housing Tax (UHT) was enacted last summer, meaning some residential property owners (i.e., those not considered “excluded owners”) are expected to file a UHT return and pay ...
A solid cybersecurity plan is just good business
Investing in cybersecurity isn’t something a small or medium-sized business does when they can afford it. It’s an essential step the moment you’ve got devices connected to the internet. Security ...
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 ...