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Although Snowbirds who own property in the United States might find relief from winter, it can produce unexpected financial and compliance headaches for those who don’t take the time to figure out the tax implications if they decide to sell or rent.

Monica Martinez, GGFL’s U.S. and cross-border tax principal, knows that it’s complicated and involves dealing with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Her best advice: “Come and see us at GGFL. It is well worth it for the peace of mind.”

On July 18, the Department of Finance released their discussion paper announcing proposed changes to tax planning using private corporations. Last week, on September 20, GGFL’s Health Professional’s Partner Donna Ho and Tax Manager Kody Wilson hosted a webinar highlighting the potential impact to health professionals, including doctors and dentists, from the proposed changes. These […]

On July 18, the Department of Finance released their discussion paper announcing proposed changes to tax planning using private corporations. Last week, on August 10, GGFL’s Tax Partner Chad Saikaley and Tax Manager Kody Wilson hosted a webinar highlighting the potential impact from the proposed changes. These changes include income sprinkling, lifetime capital gains exemption […]

Ophthalmologist Dr. Robert Chevrier and his practice manager Lise Chevrier share how GGFL has helped them manage the financial side of their busy practice for over 20 years.

Richcraft Homes has been building communities in Ottawa since 1983. We spoke with Angela and Monica Singhal about working with the team at GGFL and what it’s like to be part of building a family’s dream home.  

Thanks to the people who are part of our strong history, we have a very bright future!  

Bill Godfrey, of Godfrey Roofing, started his business as a summer job, and has never looked back. Bill has been with GGFL for 20 years.

In honour of our 70th anniversary, GGFL is celebrating the people we work for and with. Here, we speak with JFO President and CEO Andrea Freedman about this amazing community organization.

GGFL is proud to work with many of Ottawa’s most successful family-owned businesses. As part of our 70th anniversary celebrations, we asked three of our clients to share some of their stories—and offer advice to business owners starting out today. Here’s what they had to say.

Each year, GGFL hires talented students as part of our co-op program. In fact, many of our partners, including managing Partner Deborah Bourchier, started their careers as co-op students here. Learn why GGFL has so much to offer to these aspiring accountants.