How to Use Bill C-208 to Transfer Farm Assets Tax-Free
Bill C208 has introduced new flexibility for Canadian family business owners, especially those in agriculture. One powerful result is the ability to use a parent’s capital gains exemption while they are still alive, while also withdrawing cash from a corporation in a tax-efficient way. Let’s walk through a simplified example to show how this works […]
Unlock Big Tax Savings When Selling Your Business to Family
When it comes time to sell your business or family farm, the structure of the sale can have a major impact on your taxes. A recent change in Canadian tax law, known as Bill C-208, has opened new doors for family business owners looking to transfer ownership to the next generation. Here’s what you need […]
How to Trigger Investment Losses in a Corporation the Right Way
Many business owners and incorporated professionals use tax loss harvesting to manage their capital gains. However, when triggering losses in a corporate investment account, there is an important step you do not want to miss. Failing to check your Capital Dividend Account (CDA) balance first could cost you the ability to withdraw money from your […]
How to Transfer Your Business to Your Children
An estate freeze is often recommended as an effective strategy for transitioning your business to the next generation. It offers tax efficiency and allows the business owner to maintain control. Let us walk through how an estate freeze works and what to consider before moving forward. Prefer to watch the video? What Is an Estate […]
The Bear Market Playbook
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1655224320509{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]As we find ourselves in a new bear market, let’s review three different strategies for making the most of this market condition. The Bear Market Playbook bases each strategy on a different risk tolerance level. Option 1: Poke the Bear Rebalance Your Portfolio Rebalancing your portfolio is the process […]
Sell Now And Buy Back Later?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1651241898357{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”] Why don’t we sell and get back in once it’s better? Trust me, I would love to do that for you, but the risk isn’t worth the reward. To begin this analysis, let’s go over your two options Ride the wave Get out and then get back in […]
Investment Questions Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Your Investment Questions Answered Part 2. 2022 is off to a rocky start. What is happening? If you focus on short-term swings in financial markets, you will probably ride the emotional rollercoaster, which will make it difficult to make sound, objective investment decisions. We have certainly seen this going back to Q4 2018, when […]
Investment Questions Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Question 1: We’ve had a very good run in stocks. How will we know when the current market is getting long in the tooth and when it is time to get out and go to cash? It is natural for investors to worry about market declines as there have been some very large ones […]
Capital Dividend Account
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/O3aKQ0iIM4Q” css=”.vc_custom_1637607466173{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637608382130{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”] What is it? A capital dividend account is a notional account that increases or decreases when you create capital gains or losses. You aren’t going to see a capital dividend account on any of your bank records or investment records. Before watching this […]
How To Help Your Employees Retire
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/cqcilDr5Ejs” css=”.vc_custom_1635275350051{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1635274685010{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”] How To Help Your Employees Retire The most tax-efficient way to help your employees to retire is through a DPSP account. Find out how using a DPSP account benefits both the employer and the employee, compared to giving out a bonus.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
