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 ...

For many Canadians, charitable giving isn’t just about taxes—it’s about making a difference. But recent changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) might make generosity a little more complicated, especially ...

Ontario’s latest Fall Economic Statement showed signs of significant financial growth, mainly due to falling interest rates and higher tax revenues.   While residents are still feeling the effects of a ...

Earlier this year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced significant changes to trust reporting rules that introduced new filing obligations for many express trusts, including bare trusts. These new requirements ...

The 2024 Federal Budget, presented by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on April 16, introduced $52.9 billion in new spending, which the government plans to offset, in part, by increasing taxes ...

The government’s new federal trust reporting rules will increase disclosure requirements, affecting a wide range of Canadian trusts. Originally, the federal government introduced significant changes to trust legislation in 2018 ...

On November 21, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES 2023) on behalf of the federal government. These measures aim ...

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 ...

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 ...