It’s impossible to accurately forecast everything that will take place in your future. It’s a fact of life that we exist in uncertainty, placing one foot in front of the ...
Family cottages: what to consider before transferring your property to the next generation
With the arrival of cottage season in Canada, cottage owners often inquire about the transfer of the family cottage to the next generation. More than any other family asset, ownership ...
Zeifmans Quarterly 3 – Examining top considerations for non-residents selling a Canadian property
Zeifmans Quarterly 3 is back for a second round, and we are examining top considerations for non-residents selling a Canadian property. Join our partners Ahmad Aslam and David Posner, where they ...
Succession planning and tax planning: two of a kind
Small business owners have a lot on their plates. A smaller team means in many cases that the owners have to wear multiple hats, playing several different roles at once. ...
AI accounting – exploring the future of Artificial Intelligence
By now, you’ve likely heard the buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the profound impact it’s predicted to make on just about every industry across the globe. In the one-year ...
Are you thinking of selling your family farm?
According to 2016 Census of Agriculture, there are 193,492 farms operating in Canada. While the total number of farm operators is declining, the average age of a Canadian farmer is increasing, with ...
2019 Federal Budget Commentary
Finance Minister Bill Morneau released his 2019 Federal Budget on March 19, 2019. The Budget forecasts a deficit of $14.9 billion for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, but is expected to ...
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 ...
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 ...