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. ...
Are you thinking of selling your family farm?
According to 2016 Census of Agriculture, there are 193,492 farms operating in Canada. While the total number of farm operators is declining, the average age of a Canadian farmer is increasing, with ...
How interest rate swapping can save you money
At Zeifmans, we’ve spent decades working closely with small business owners as they set goals for the future, create strategies to achieve them, and develop the infrastructure to maintain that ...
5 big reasons to review your financial plan annually
Creating an effective financial plan takes thought and careful preparation. Once your plan is complete, and the steps towards your goals are set in motion, it’s tempting to check the ...
Leveraging real estate investments – what to consider as you begin to develop your portfolio
Veteran real estate investors often talk about the power of leverage in the context of real estate. Leverage is one of the greatest advantages of real estate investing; it is ...
Estate Planning: Best conducted early, and often
Remember the fable about the ant and the grasshopper? The grasshopper hedonistically enjoys the summer and perishes when the winter arrives. Meanwhile, the ant works hard to prepare for winter ...
Zeifmans TOSI & 2018 Tax Update
In November 2018, Zeifmans hosted two TOSI (Tax on Splitting Income) & 2018 Tax Update Breakfast and Learns at our office, in Toronto, Canada. Presenters, Jonah Bidner and Nathan Jung discussed ...
Implications for property owners using Airbnb for extra income
Have you ever thought about using Airbnb for extra income? Since Airbnb launched in 2009, it has become a dominating player in the hospitality industry, offering those seeking overnight stays ...
So you closed a big real estate deal – now what?
So you finally closed that big real estate deal and are left with significant funds in your corporation. You have now moved onto to evaluating various investment options, looking at ...