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 ...
2024 Budget Balances Capital Gains Rate Hike with a Number of Tax Credits and Exemptions
The 2024 Federal Budget, presented by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on April 16, introduced $52.9 billion in new spending, which the government plans to offset, in part, by increasing taxes ...
Navigating Canada’s Latest Trust Reporting Legislation Changes
The government’s new federal trust reporting rules will increase disclosure requirements, affecting a wide range of Canadian trusts. Originally, the federal government introduced significant changes to trust legislation in 2018 ...
Get Ready for 2024; It’s Time for Some Belt Tightening
Are you wondering what strategic measures enterprises can undertake to position themselves favorably for 2024? In this blog, we will delve into the prevailing economic landscape in Canada, the United ...
Tax Insights: 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES 2023)
On November 21, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2023 Fall Economic Statement (FES 2023) on behalf of the federal government. These measures aim ...
Ontario’s Fall Economic Outlook Promises Additional Tax Credits During Financial Uncertainty
The Ontario Fall Economic Statement 2023 forecasts a substantial increase in the deficit for the 2023-24 fiscal year of $5.6 billion. This marks a significant departure from the province’s 2023 ...
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 ...
Strategic Use of Multiple Wills in Canadian Estate Planning: Navigating Probate Fees
Creating multiple wills is a practice that has been associated with estate planning in Canada, particularly in provinces like Ontario for the last 20+ years. The primary reason people create ...
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 ...