Canadian Snowbirds and U.S. Income Tax

If you plan to spend your winters in the U.S., you should be concerned with more than just ensuring your passport is up-to-date and that your bags are packed. Snowbirds – Canadian residents who spend part of each year in the United States......

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The Valuation of a Professional Service Practice

A professional firm’s financial statement generally outlines tangible assets such as, cash, accounts receivable, work-in-progress, furniture, and equipment at their depreciated or amortized book value. Intangible assets in the form of goodwill can ar...

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When it Comes to Business Succession Planning, There’s No Time Like the Present

Between a pandemic, inflation, interest rates and potential recession, there’s not an entrepreneur on the planet who hasn’t had to tear up at least part of their business plan over the past three years. Now, with economic concerns continuing for the...

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Is a Professional Corporation Right For You?

Many professionals incorporate their practices to enjoy the same benefits as other self-employed incorporated individuals....

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Tax Planning for Physicians - Professional Corporations

Many physicians incorporate their practices to enjoy the same benefits as other self-employed incorporated individuals. However, important tax changes affecting Canadian private corporations that were introduced several years ago can have significant...

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Tax Planning for Business Owners - The Capital Gains Deduction

For 2023, business owners can use the Capital Gains Deduction to shelter up to $971,190 of capital gains on the sale of shares of a qualifying small business corporation....

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Why Trusts Are an Essential Tool for Wealthy Families

One way for high net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families to carve out an equal helping of the estate planning pie – and to reduce tension among family members – is with trusts....

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Keeping Score of Your Finances: 5 Tips for Young Athletes

Let’s be honest: you didn’t make it this far on luck alone. You’ve worked hard - very hard - often forfeiting time with family and friends for pre-dawn wake-up calls, late night practice sessions and seemingly endless training....

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