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Purchasing a Primary Residence with a Corporation in Canada Watch Video
August 8, 2017
How to Prepare a Rental Form Watch Video
February 23, 2017
Tax on Real Estate Sales in Canada Watch Video
September 7, 2016
Tax Implications for Canadians selling US property, real estate
August 25, 2016
Tax Implications of Canadians Selling U.S. Property Watch Video
August 25, 2016
Tax Implications on Real Estate Seminar by Allan Madan Watch Video
March 6, 2016
Tax Implications of Canadians Selling a Vacation Property in the US
February 29, 2016
Should I Rent or Buy a Home in Canada? Watch Video
January 7, 2016
How to Write-Off Taxes from Your Home Renovation Expenses Watch Video
November 25, 2015
How to Make Your Home Mortgage Tax Deductible in Canada Watch Video
November 4, 2015
How to Save Money on a Primary Residence Changed into a Rental Property Watch Video
October 21, 2015
GST/HST on Real Estate Development
August 25, 2015
How to Deduct Interest on Money Borrowed for Investment Properties Watch Video
August 24, 2015
Claiming Basement Renovation Costs Watch Video
June 11, 2015
How to Defer Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Sales Watch Video
April 15, 2015
Claiming the Principal Residence Exemption Watch Video
April 6, 2015
Reporting for Foreign Property Owned Outside of Canada Watch Video
March 2, 2015
Tax Tips for Real Estate Investors in Canada and the United States
November 17, 2014
Tax Implications of Selling or Gifting Your Cottage to a Family Member Watch Video
October 27, 2014
Tax Tips for Real Estate Agents
October 24, 2014
What are the Benefits of Using Your RRSP to Invest in Real Estate? Watch Video
October 20, 2014
Benefits of the Three Tier Structure for Real Estate Investors Watch Video
October 20, 2014
Home selling tips for GTA residents
July 22, 2014
PropertyHound- Unique House Hunting
July 22, 2014
Real Estate Tips for the Greater Toronto Area
June 30, 2014
Canadian Real Estate Investment in America – Top 5 Mistakes
June 26, 2014
How to Lower and Defer Your Property Taxes Watch Video
June 10, 2014
Money Saving Strategies for First Time Home Buyers and Owners Watch Video
April 22, 2014
Real Estate Investments Mississauga
February 25, 2014
Canadians buying US Real Estate through US Partnership: LP, LLP & LLLP
February 11, 2014
Taxes on Flipping Canadian Real Estate – Capital Gains vs. Business Income
February 10, 2014
I rent out a residential property. What are some tax implications, with regards to sales tax?
February 2, 2014
Tax Tips for Canadians Working Abroad Watch Video
June 18, 2016
How to Save Tax For A Non-Resident Investing in Canada Watch Video
June 3, 2016
Tax Implications for Non-Residents Earning Income from Canadian Rental Property
June 1, 2016
Tax Tips for Newcomers to Canada Watch Video
May 18, 2016
Tax Implications for Canadians Doing Business in China Watch Video
May 11, 2016
What are the New Tax Rules for Non-Residents Working in Canada? Watch Video
September 29, 2015
Canadians Working Abroad and Non-Residents – Tax Repercussions
September 17, 2015
Canadian Departure tax Rules
September 4, 2015
Employee Benefits in a Tax Free Country Watch Video
July 27, 2015
Filing for a “Regulation 105 Waiver” Watch Video
July 22, 2015
Non-Resident Taxation on RRSP and RIF Withdrawals Watch Video
June 26, 2015
Property Management Tips for Non-Residents
May 11, 2015
Are UN Employees Tax Exempt? Watch Video
April 30, 2015
Tax implications for Canadian employees working abroad
February 23, 2015
How to Save Canadian Taxes as a New Immigrant Watch Video
October 24, 2014
Canadian corporate loans to non-residents
September 10, 2014
Foreign Accrual Property Income – Part 2
August 29, 2014
What is the Foreign Accrual Property Income (FAPI) in Canada?
July 10, 2014
Non resident withholding tax – What is a section 217?
June 16, 2014
Taxes for International Companies and Individuals in Canada Watch Video
May 6, 2014
I am a non-resident earning rental income in Canada. Do I need to file an NR4 slip and summary with the CRA?
February 12, 2014
Do I have to file a NR4 return with the CRA even if I did not remit any non-resident withholding taxes to the CRA?
January 28, 2014
How do I set up a non-resident account number?
January 20, 2014
Tax on foreign inheritance Canada
January 14, 2014
Tax Returns and Forms for Non-Residents
December 18, 2013
I am a non-resident with retirement funds in Canada. What are my tax consequences if I start withdrawing?
December 16, 2013
Are there special rules for the principal residence exemption for non-residents?
December 13, 2013
Foreign Property Reporting for Canadians
December 13, 2013
Do non-residents of Canada pay capital gains tax?
December 6, 2013
Non-Residents Earning Rental Income from Real Estate in Canada
December 4, 2013
Tax for Canadians Employed Overseas
December 4, 2013
Non Resident of Canada Receiving Rental Income
December 4, 2013
2019 Tax Rules on Investment Income for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations Watch Video
July 9, 2018
New Income Splitting Rules for Canadian Corporations (2018) Watch Video
June 5, 2018
Year End Tax Planning for Business Owners (2018) Watch Video
December 18, 2017
Webinar: New Changes to Small Business Tax Watch Video
November 24, 2017
New Tax Increase on Family Business Transfers in Canada (2018) Watch Video
October 16, 2017
New Tax Rules for Small Businesses in Canada (2018) Watch Video
September 8, 2017
Purchasing a Primary Residence with a Corporation in Canada Watch Video
August 8, 2017
Part 2: How to Prepare Business Taxes for Self-Employed Individuals Watch Video
March 15, 2017
Part 1: How to Prepare Business Taxes for Self-Employed Individuals Watch Video
March 1, 2017
How to Prepare a T4 Slip Watch Video
February 8, 2017
How to Prepare a T5 Slip Watch Video
January 31, 2017
5 Best Business Tax Tips for the Year End Watch Video
January 3, 2017
Minute Books: Why They Are Essential For Your Business
December 9, 2016
Benefits of Using an Accountant to Incorporate your Business
December 9, 2016
Tax Write-Offs for a Small Business in Canada Watch Video
August 8, 2016
Transferring Business to Family Member in Canada Watch Video
July 6, 2016
Tax Strategies for Physicians in Canada Watch Video
April 20, 2016
Top Tax Saving Strategies for Small Businesses Webinar Watch Video
April 18, 2016
How the 2016 Budget Could Affect CCPCs in Canada Watch Video
April 13, 2016
How can I get tax free benefits from my corporation? Watch Video
March 3, 2016
Crowdfunding
February 4, 2016
The Rise of Transfer Pricing Disputes
January 20, 2016
Benefits of Incorporating Your Business Using Section 85 Watch Video
December 30, 2015
Should I Declare a Year-End Bonus or Pay Dividends from Company Profits to Myself? Watch Video
December 16, 2015
Why Canada Needs Corporate Tax Reform
October 30, 2015
2015 Canadian Federal Election and Taxes Watch Video
October 15, 2015
Reducing Tax with Corporate Life Insurance Watch Video
October 9, 2015
How to Reduce Taxes on Earn-Outs in Canada Watch Video
September 29, 2015
How to Reduce Corporate Tax with Inter-Corporate Management Fees Watch Video
September 28, 2015
Tax on Related Party Transactions Watch Video
September 10, 2015
What You Should Know About Transfer Pricing Watch Video
September 10, 2015
Tax Implications of Crowdfunding Watch Video
August 6, 2015
Moving back to Canada: Tips for a smooth move for Canadian Expatriates
September 10, 2018
5 Tips on How to Save Income Tax in Canada
May 16, 2018
Taxation of Stock Options for Employees in Canada Watch Video
January 23, 2017
Income Tax Filing Alert: Important Changes Beginning in 2016
January 16, 2017
A Lesson in Record Keeping
October 1, 2016
Finalizing Your 2013 Income Taxes
September 30, 2016
New Tax Rate for the Canada Pension Plan (2016) Watch Video
June 27, 2016
8 Ways to Reduce Taxes In Canada Watch Video
April 6, 2016
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
March 31, 2016
Payroll Taxes for Canadians Temporarily Working in the U.S. Watch Video
March 30, 2016
How to Reduce Your Taxes on RRSP Withdrawals Watch Video
March 23, 2016
How to Choose Your Next Tax Preparer Watch Video
February 12, 2016
Trust No Accountant
February 10, 2016
Don’t Wait Till Tax Season – Prep for Your Taxes Now! Watch Video
January 29, 2016
Tax Tips for Young Professionals Watch Video
January 22, 2016
Tax Tips for Fresh Grads Watch Video
January 14, 2016
3 Tax Savings Strategies for 2015 Watch Video
December 23, 2015
Top Tax Savings Strategies Webinar Watch Video
December 17, 2015
2015 Year End Tax Strategies Watch Video
December 9, 2015
Transferring Capital Losses to a Spouse Watch Video
December 3, 2015
How to defer capital gains tax with section 85 rollover
November 30, 2015
Tax Benefits for the Self-Employed
November 19, 2015
Charitable Donation Tax Credit Watch Video
November 18, 2015
How to Use Tax-Loss Selling to Minimize Taxes Watch Video
November 13, 2015
How to Prepare Final Return of A Deceased Person in Canada
November 2, 2015
Tax Benefits of Corporate Class Funds Watch Video
October 28, 2015
Tax Guide for the Legal Representative of a Deceased Family Member
October 27, 2015
How To Eliminate Your Tax Debt with the Canada Revenue Agency Watch Video
August 18, 2015
Moving Expense Tax Deductions
August 11, 2015
How Are Uber Drivers Taxed in Canada
July 15, 2015
Taxes for Athletes in Canada
June 29, 2015
What Do You Know About Canadian Tax Shelters? Watch Video
May 8, 2015
Transfer Pricing – Concept and Procedures
October 11, 2018
How to Reduce Withholding Taxes on the Sale of U.S. Property Watch Video
June 5, 2017
How to Report the Sale of a U.S. Rental Property Watch Video
May 1, 2017
Part 2: How to Prepare a 1040-NR Tax Return for U.S. Rental Properties Watch Video
April 4, 2017
Part 1: How to Prepare a 1040-NR Tax Return for U.S. Rental Properties Watch Video
March 24, 2017
U.S. Tax I.D. Numbers for Canadians Watch Video
January 13, 2017
Why do LLCs Result in Double Taxation for Canadians? Watch Video
July 14, 2016
Payroll Taxes for Canadians Temporarily Working in the U.S. Watch Video
March 30, 2016
Filing Tax Returns for U.S. Citizens Living in Canada Watch Video
February 4, 2016
Tax Implications for Canadians Working Temporarily in the U.S. Watch Video
October 8, 2015
US Expatriation Tax
August 10, 2015
U.S. Gift and Estate Taxes for Canadians
July 15, 2015
U.S. Tax Implications for Canadians Who Temporarily Work or Live in the U.S.
July 7, 2015
Certificate of Coverage for Americans Working in Canada Watch Video
July 3, 2015
Tax Tips for Canadians Investing in American Real Estate
March 24, 2015
Form W-8BEN/W-8BEN-E and W-9
February 23, 2015
Canadians Owning a Vacation Property in the US
February 23, 2015
Tax Implications of Sending U.S. Citizens to Work in Canada Watch Video
January 8, 2015
Taxes for Canadians Selling Property in the US Watch Video
December 18, 2014
Tips for Americans Performing Services in Canada Watch Video
December 12, 2014
Tax Implications for Canadians Travelling to the U.S. Watch Video
December 3, 2014
How to Withdraw a IRA and 401K for Returning Canadians Watch Video
October 29, 2014
How to Avoid Paying U.S. Estate Taxes Using a Two Tier Partnership Watch Video
October 27, 2014
Tax on dividends paid by a US company to a Canadian parent company (FAPI) Part 3
September 30, 2014
When is the US Personal tax filing deadline?
June 9, 2014
The new U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and what it means for US residents (including US citizens) in Canada
March 3, 2014
Do investors who receive form 1099 or form 1042 from the U.S. have to file a U.S. tax return?
February 20, 2014
As a US citizen, is there any benefits of holding a TFSA/RESP?
February 12, 2014
What is the tax deadline for U.S. Personal Tax Return?
January 20, 2014
Permanent Establishment for Short Term Contracts in the US
December 19, 2013
Sales tax in the United States
December 4, 2013
What happens to my IRA & 401K if I temporarily relocate to Canada?
November 22, 2013
Minute Books: Why They Are Essential For Your Business
December 9, 2016
Tax Implications of Crowdfunding in Canada
July 15, 2015
Top 3 Reasons To Hire a Bookkeeper Watch Video
June 8, 2015
Organize Your Finances through Wave Accounting
February 3, 2015
How to Use Video Marketing for your Business
October 24, 2014
Constructing your Global Business Empire
July 16, 2014
Should I use an Accountant or Tax Software?
May 14, 2014
Accounting Services for Various Company Sectors
March 27, 2014
I want to perform bookkeeping for my small business. What do you recommend me to use?
January 3, 2014
Should I use Wave Accounting for my bookkeeping needs?
December 23, 2013
Mobile Accounting Apps for Small Businesses Watch Video
December 23, 2013
Why You Should Not Outsource Business Accounting Services in Mississauga / Toronto
December 4, 2013
Ten Ways A Chartered Accountant Can Hurt Your Business / or Lose Your Money
December 4, 2013
How to Prepare Financial Statements Watch Video
September 12, 2013
The Best Financial Stress Relieving Strategies by Allan Madan Watch Video
June 19, 2013
How long should I keep my income tax records?
March 20, 2013
Why is my bank asking me for “reviewed” financial statements?
November 13, 2012
Accounting Tips for Small Businesses Owners in Canada Watch Video
December 8, 2010
The Best Accounting Practices Watch Video
August 16, 2010
Deloitte, PWC, KPMG, E and Y Toronto – Cost Effective Alternatives Watch Video
July 26, 2010
5 Reasons Why Poor Business Accounting Services Hurt Company Profits
March 31, 2010
Expert Accounting Tips by Allan Madan (Accountant Milton)
March 23, 2010
Accountant in Mississauga Business Tips
March 9, 2010
Accounting in Toronto–What Business Owners Need to Know
February 28, 2010
Tax Seminar for Accountants & Bookkeepers
February 20, 2010
Chartered Accountant Toronto – Why Do You Need One?
February 11, 2010
Greetings from Allan Madan! Watch Video
January 13, 2010
What are business accounting services?
December 21, 2009
Is there such a thing as a Chartered Accountant – Expert in Taxes?
December 21, 2009
How can an Accountant in Mississauga help my business obtain a bank loan or line of credit?
December 21, 2009
Can inadequate business accounting services cause my business to fail?
December 21, 2009

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