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Estate Planning During Major Milestones: What to Know When Remarrying
Ontario’s estate laws have significantly changed in the last few years, making it much more important to review your will after serious life events like a re-marriage or separation. While ...
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Attention Snowbirds: Your U.S. Stay May Trigger Tax Obligations
For Canadian snowbirds who spend extended periods in the U.S., it’s important to be aware that your time south of the border could trigger U.S. tax filing requirements. Even if ...
How Canada’s New AMT Rules Could Impact Your Charitable Donations
For many Canadians, charitable giving isn’t just about taxes—it’s about making a difference. But recent changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) might make generosity a little more complicated, especially ...
A Guide to Canadian Incentives for New Businesses
Starting a business is exhilarating, but let’s face it—those first few years can be daunting. Canada has several programs and incentives designed to help startups thrive. Whether you’re looking for ...
New GST/HST Guidelines for Dentists and Orthodontists: What You Need to Know
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently issued GST/HST Notice 339, which includes significant updates for dentists and orthodontists in Canada. This change revolves around the revocation of a longstanding administrative ...
Are Tax Rate Differentials Giving Some NHL Teams an Edge?
Hockey is about skill, strategy, and teamwork—but in today’s NHL, tax policies might play a surprising role in shaping team success. Teams based in U.S. states with no state income ...
Net Investment Income Tax Ruling, and Good News for US Expats
IRS Overruled & Potential Refunds If you are a US expat taxpayer, the latest court ruling comes as welcome news to you. A US federal court has overturned a controversial ...
Why your business is likely eligible for a SR&ED tax credit
As a small business ready to expand, you may have heard of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. Maybe you’ve even skimmed the qualifications and asked your friends ...
A Tax Break for all Canadians
In an effort to reduce Canadians’ tax burden during the holiday season, the Federal government announced on Thursday that the majority of expenses will be temporarily free from GST/HST from ...
What Trump’s Victory Means to Canadians Doing Business in the U.S. and American Expatiates Living in Canada
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. ...