Come October of this year, the Canadian recreational cannabis market can expect a flood of new products. And while the Canadian government has only released draft guidelines as of yet, ...
Potential protective refund opportunity for US citizens impacted by repatriation tax
Our US citizen client base had been significantly and adversely impacted by the repatriation tax imposed on the retained earnings of their Canadian corporations. An opportunity may exist to file ...
Zeifmans Quarterly 3 – top tips to know as you begin your real estate business
In this introductory video for our new series, Zeifmans Quarterly 3, catch up with the our Real Estate team, as partners Ahmad Aslam and David Posner answer 3 of your real ...
5 big reasons to review your financial plan annually
Creating an effective financial plan takes thought and careful preparation. Once your plan is complete, and the steps towards your goals are set in motion, it’s tempting to check the ...
Leveraging real estate investments – what to consider as you begin to develop your portfolio
Veteran real estate investors often talk about the power of leverage in the context of real estate. Leverage is one of the greatest advantages of real estate investing; it is ...
Estate Planning: Best conducted early, and often
Remember the fable about the ant and the grasshopper? The grasshopper hedonistically enjoys the summer and perishes when the winter arrives. Meanwhile, the ant works hard to prepare for winter ...
ICOs bring opportunity for those willing to take the risk
More than $8.8 billion USD[1] has been invested in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in the last 2 years, which is an incredible amount of funding given how new and disruptive ...
Canadian cannabis investors should exercise caution when entering US
While immigration law is clearly not an area in which we practice, at Zeifmans we are concerned for our clients and contacts active in the cannabis space in light of ...
Implications for property owners using Airbnb for extra income
Have you ever thought about using Airbnb for extra income? Since Airbnb launched in 2009, it has become a dominating player in the hospitality industry, offering those seeking overnight stays ...