The rich utilized a number of different tax strategies and secrets to maximize their wealth. This includes stock options, golden parachutes, capital gains, and equity swaps. Consider using some of these for your own personal gains.
Bitcoins is a virtual form of currency used in a barter system of exchange. Its increasing popularity online has complicated tax issues in many countries. In Canada, bitcoins will be taxable, while the in the United States, the IRS has yet to address this issue.
On February, 2014, the government of Canada and the U.S. has finalized the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) which will come into effect on July 1, 2014. This agreement will provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with better access to information about US residents’ foreign bank activities and means trouble for US residents who … Continue reading Overview of FATCA and its impact on U.S. residents in Canada
Eric Skicki grew up in Mississauga and has been passionate about the real estate industry since he was a child. He furthered his passion and consolidated his love for this city by practicing real estate investment in Mississauga. His Degree from York University and his management experience from running successful businesses, has helped him become … Continue reading Real Estate Investments Mississauga
The end of the year provides an optimal time to use a tax savings approach. This strategy involves deferring expected income, offsetting capital gains while maximizing tax benefits, donating shares and pay non-eligible dividends.
For Canadians in 2014, there will be some changes to three existing tax credits. This includes the lifetime capital gains exemption, the adoption expense tax credit and the hiring credit for small businesses. This also includes the introduction of the first time donor’s super credit.
It is essential for seniors to adopt a plan regarding taxes when planning for retirement. This plan should include using the pension income tax credit, claiming the age amount tax credit, splitting retirement pension income with a spouse, and using the registered retirement income fund.
This article will discuss the top 3 strategies used by Canadian investors when purchasing a U.S. property. The goals of these 3 methods are to: Minimize risk Minimize tax burden Maximize returns
Small business owners with families can utilize a number of different tax savings strategies to maximize their financial well-being. This consists of incorporating their business, claiming business related costs, allowing the lower income spouse to pay for household expenses, and using the employee home purchase loan to purchase a house.
So you’re a Canadian investor buying real estate in the US, and are confused about whether to buy with a partnership, US C-corporation, or limited liability corporation. While there are many ways that a US property can be purchased by a Canadian investor, the best legal & tax structure is the “US Partnership”. A diagram … Continue reading Canadians buying U.S. real estate through partnerships
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