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Keeping it in the Family: Estate Planning for Business Owners
Running a family business isn’t just about today—it’s about building something that lasts for generations. That’s where estate planning comes in. It’s not just about legal documents and tax strategies; ...
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Zeifmans recognized as a Top 10 Accounting Services Provider in Canada!
We are pleased to announce that Zeifmans LLP was featured in Business Management Review Magazine’s 2023 Top 10 Accounting Services Providers in Canada! This acknowledgement recognizes Zeifmans’ track record of ...
Navigating uncharted territory: Tax obligations to know when launching your start-up
Launching a startup is no easy feat, and keeping up with Canadian tax compliance can seem overwhelming. It’s vital to work with an experienced advisor to understand which taxes you ...
Maximizing growth: Tax considerations and key questions for business expansion or acquisition
Growing a business during a turbulent economy comes with many complicated decisions. Whether you’re expanding an existing company or buying a new one, there are a variety of tax considerations ...
Pycap and Zeifmans partner up to support international start-ups entering Canada
Zeifmans is excited to announce its newest partnership with Pycap, an innovative Venture Capital Firm and Canada’s Leading Startup Visa (SUV) incubator. The firm, which is registered with the Federal ...
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 ...
The Supreme Court Rules in Favour of the Taxpayer in an FBAR Penalty Case
On February 28, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court released a 5-4 decision against the IRS’s position on the imposition of nonwillful violations of timely Foreign Bank Account Reporting (“FBAR”) reporting ...
How the CRA’s GST/HST tax rules affect new residential properties
The GST/HST ramifications and potential self-assessment for builders of new residential properties is often a complicated endeavor, especially for those planning on renting once construction is completed. If GST/HST rules ...
Tax Insights: A summary of The Underused Housing Tax (UHT) for Canadians
Canada’s newest Underused Housing Tax (UHT) was enacted last summer, meaning some residential property owners (i.e., those not considered “excluded owners”) are expected to file a UHT return and pay ...
Financial complications: how the economic climate affects buying or selling a pharmacy
Economic challenges facing pharmacies Before starting the process, it’s important to understand the economic issues you’ll be facing whether you’re buying or selling. They include: Soaring inflation. After hitting ...