All US individuals and corporations with April 15, 2020 tax deadlines have had their US federal income tax deadlines for filing and payments extended from April 15, 2020 to July ...
IRS provides guidance eliminating tax filings for Canadians holding RESPs
On March 2, 2020, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2020-17 which has broad implications to US citizens in Canada who maintain Registered Education Savings Plans (“RESPs”) and possibly, Tax-free savings ...
5 essential qualities to seek in a trusted advisor
Being a business owner means having to take action in the face of uncertainty. No matter how much education you’ve amassed, or how many years you’ve been in business, to ...
5 reasons why your family needs a financial advisor
If you think that the effect of your financial life remains within the confines of your bank account, think again. A study[1] has recently proven that the perception of financial ...
Planning Your Legacy: A guide to preserving and growing your wealth
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 ...