When Can You Use Your RRSP to Buy a Business?

If you are purchasing shares of a privately owned corporation, you may be considering purchasing them through your Registered Retirement Savings Plan ("RRSP") to obtain a tax deduction.  There are strict rules in place that dictate which investments are allowed to be held within an RRSP.

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Positioning Your Business For Sale

During tough economic times, it may be difficult to envision a possible sale of your business.  However, it is likely an appropriate time to start positioning your business so that it will be attractive to a wider range of possible purchasers when economic conditions improve.

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Public Market Meltdown - Impact on Private Company Valuations

Most people are aware of the significant drop in the stock markets last fall.  What does this imply for the values of private companies?

Private-company and public-company valuations are correlated, but not perfectly.  Valuation parameters are not the same in both sectors.  Much of the difference relates to future growth expectations.

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Quick Tax Facts

Quick tax facts on the following issues:

• Unused Capital Losses and Their Carry Forward/Back Rules
• Home Renovation Tax Credit 
• Meals and Entertainment for GST Input Tax Credits
• T1 Adjustments 

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