Last updated: Apr. 25, 2018
Farming is a very unique business that comes with a large number of tax laws that relate only to farmers. There are a lot of tax management strategies for farmers to take advantage of; overlooking one could easily cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Below are some Canadian farm tax … Read more
Last updated: Jan. 17, 2018
Hiring a Tax Consultant for Your Small Business Hiring a professional tax consultant for your small business is a strategic move that could save your business a lot of money in the long run. A small business tax consultant is important to your business’ bottom line because they are there for … Read more
Last updated: Dec. 13, 2017
There are over 86,000 registered charities in Canada so there are many opportunities for you to give back and benefit from tax relief at the same time. The donation of life insurance policies and annuities to registered charities is a great way to benefit a favourite charity and for the donor … Read more
Last updated: Nov. 8, 2017
What a Tax Professional Can Do for Your Family Business Family businesses, big or small, are the backbone of the Canadian economy. In fact, approximately 80% of all businesses in Canada are family-owned. On top of that, family-owned businesses are responsible for the majority of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 25, 2017
Having a thorough understanding of Canada’s tax law will provide you with everything you need to know about maximizing deductions and minimizing the amount you have to pay to the Canada Revenue Agency. Unfortunately, there is a lot to know when it comes to Canada’s ever-changing tax codes. That said, being … Read more
Last updated: Oct. 18, 2017
Farm Businesses in Canada Whether it’s a family farm that has been in operation for generations or it’s a start-up, there’s an attraction to being your own boss and working outdoors. It also doesn’t hurt that farming in Canada has become more lucrative over the years. The government of Canada offers … Read more
Last updated: Aug. 23, 2017
Currently, a private corporation can provide good tax planning strategies to receive income from your business. The Canadian Revenue Agency has proposed legislation that will reduce or even eliminate many of the current tax benefits of a private corporation. The CRA is focused on the perceived inequities between taxation of income … Read more
Last updated: Aug. 2, 2017
Farmers preparing their wills and succession plans should be aware of the details of the capital gains exemption and the capital gains deduction. Before you get into the various strategies available for a successful transition of the family farm to the next generation it is important to discuss the interests and … Read more
Last updated: Jul. 12, 2017
Tax Planning for Canadian Agribusinesses There are a lot of important factors that Canadian farmers need to consider when running their business. One of the most important is tax planning and how it affects the day-to-day operations of the farm business. Fortunately, there are significant tax strategies out there for Canadian … Read more