Donald Trump’s victory coupled with what appears to be a Republican sweep of both houses of Congress sets the stage for tax legislation to be passed early in Trump’s term. ...
Navigating Economic Shifts: Cruising at a High Altitude
In the face of shifting geopolitical dynamics, this blog dives into the Canadian and U.S. economic landscapes focusing on the current challenges including the housing supply crisis, high interest rates, ...
Get Ready for 2024; It’s Time for Some Belt Tightening
Are you wondering what strategic measures enterprises can undertake to position themselves favorably for 2024? In this blog, we will delve into the prevailing economic landscape in Canada, the United ...
TFSAs for U.S. citizens: might be worthwhile with some caveats
Since the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) was introduced in 2009, it has been used by Canadians to earn investment income on a tax-free basis. Many U.S. citizens, however, have shied ...
Circuit court derails constitutional argument against the repatriation tax
In late 2017, the US Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Job Act (“TCJA”) which was signed into law by then President Trump on December 22, 2017. One of TCJA’s ...
Exploring Section 1031 Rollover in US Real Estate for Canadians
With current low capitalization rates in the Canadian real estate market, many Canadians are looking south of the border to the United States for higher returns on their real estate ...
Hello IRS, anybody home? The IRS continues to dig out from under reams of paper
If you feel like the IRS is not heeding your call, you are not alone. As the IRS continues to dig itself out of its pandemic-induced backlog, taxpayer service has ...
Tax compliance or tax avoidance? Supreme Court rules in Loblaw’s favour
The Supreme Court’s recent tax appeal ruling in favour of Loblaw Financial Holdings ended a lengthy and complicated dispute over how a dissolved subsidiary company – run from Barbados – ...
Ontario tweaks Business Corporations Act, making it more business-friendly
This summer, two small but important amendments to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) came into effect. These amendments eased restrictions on governance so that Ontario businesses can operate more efficiently, ...