For many Canadians, charitable giving isn’t just about taxes – it’s about making a difference. But changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) might make generosity a little more complicated, especially for ...
Choosing When to Blend Salary and Dividends in 2026: Tax Triggers You Can’t Ignore
Most incorporated business owners eventually arrive at the same question. “Should I pay myself a salary or dividends?” It sounds straightforward. In practice, it rarely is. The way you pull ...
Bill 60: How Ontario’s New Development Legislation Creates Opportunity for Builders and Commercial Real Estate
Ontario’s Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (Bill 60) is a major legislative update focused on speeding up construction, cutting bureaucracy, and aligning development with infrastructure investment¹. The bill amends ...
2025 Federal Budget Highlights: Clean-Economy Incentives, Tax Relief, and Compliance Updates
The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, presented Budget 2025 on November 4, 2025. While no changes were proposed to personal or corporate tax rates, Budget ...
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 ...
Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement Offers a Promising Financial Outlook Along with Tax Cuts and AMT Rate Decreases
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 ...
Understanding the CRA’s 2024 Trust and Reporting Updates: Implications and Context
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 ...
