I saw a client last week, let’s call him Dave, who runs a successful IT consulting firm in Mississauga. Dave had been “drawing” money from his business account all year whenever he needed to pay his mortgage or buy groceries.
I was sitting in my office recently with a tech founder named Sarah. Her corporation had just cleared its best year yet, and she was ready to start “levelling up” her long-term investments.
Imagine you have spent twenty years building your business. You started in a garage, grinded through the lean years, and now you are finally ready to sell. You find a buyer, and they hand you a cheque for one million dollars.
If you own an incorporated business in Canada, you are likely painfully aware of how hard it is to get money out of your company without the CRA taking a cut.
When business owners restructure, incorporate, or transfer assets to a corporation, tax consequences can quickly become complex. One of the most valuable provisions available under Canadian tax law is the Section 85 rollover, which allows assets to be transferred to a corporation on a tax-deferred basis. However, this strategy must be executed carefully to avoid … Continue reading Section 85 Rollover Accountant: Why Expert Guidance Matters for Tax-Deferred Transfers
Owning a rental property in Canada while living abroad comes with unique tax obligations. If you earn rental income from a Canadian property but are no longer a Canadian resident – or were never one – you may be classified as a non-resident landlord in Canada.
When you’re buying or selling a business in Ontario through the transfer of shares, the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is the central legal document that governs the transaction.
Navigating corporate taxes in Canada is complex but smart planning can significantly reduce what your company pays each year. With constantly evolving tax rules, reporting requirements, and incentives from both federal and provincial governments, effective tax minimization isn’t just smart accounting but also strategic business planning.
A few months ago, a new client walked into our office holding a letter from the CRA. He looked baffled. “I just rent out my basement on Airbnb on weekends,” he said. “How did they know exactly how much I made?”
There is a specific feeling every business owner knows. It’s that moment in April (or June, if you’re incorporated) when you look at your net profit, feel a surge of pride, and then look at the estimated tax bill and feel… mostly pain.
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