Earlier this year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced significant changes to trust reporting rules that introduced new filing obligations for many express trusts, including bare trusts. These new requirements ...
Navigating the Evolving Tax Landscape: Key Changes and Challenges for Businesses
This year has seen significant shifts in tax regulations, making it a particularly volatile period for businesses. Three major tax changes have surfaced in recent years: The Canada Revenue Agency ...
Financial Powers of Attorney (POAs) Explained: Securing Your Assets for the Future
Life is full of unexpected events, and sometimes these can severely impact your ability to manage your financial responsibilities – especially if you own a business. This is where a ...
Succession Planning: A Practical Guide for Entrepreneurs and Family Businesses
Succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of running a successful business, especially for entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. The intricacies of transitioning leadership and ownership require thoughtful consideration, ...
A quick guide to success when buying or selling a pharmacy
Whether you’re buying or selling a pharmacy, there are several things to keep in mind. As all pharmaceutical entrepreneurs are aware, making the decision to purchase a pharmacy – or ...
How will Canada’s Capital Gains Increase Affects those with Investments?
The Canadian government’s plan to increase Canada’s capital gains inclusion rate, introduced in the 2024 Federal Budget, has caused growing concern from taxpayers as many consider selling cottages and investments ...
How the Next Generation Can Ensure a Smooth Leadership Transition
Succession planning is an essential part of a business’s lifespan – one that’s often overlooked. A study by the Family Business Institute found that only around 30% of family businesses ...
2023 Budget Tightens Tax rules while Investing in Clean Tech
The 2023 Federal Budget, presented by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on March 28, forecasts a $43 billion dollar deficit, with both spending cuts and tax increases. High income individuals may ...
Guiding your business from launch to M&As: check out our video series
Navigating business growth can be overwhelming. Through Zeifmans Entrepreneurship in Focus initiative, we’re supporting companies by sharing fundamental insights tailored to Canadian businesses. Our 5-part Entrepreneurship in Focus video series ...