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CRA Prescribed Interest Rate Drops to 3% on July 1: What This Means for Tax Planning
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced that the prescribed interest rate will drop from 4% to 3% effective July 1, 2025. This marks another decrease in the prescribed rate since the large run-up from 2022—and it opens the door to new tax-saving opportunities
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Fall Economic Statement Focuses on Business Investment
Monday was a day of political drama on Parliament Hill. Despite the turmoil, the Fall Economic Statement was eventually released, bringing with it a series of tax incentives aimed at driving business investment. The Statement projects a budget deficit of $61.9 billion
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Tuition Savings Strategies for Business Owners
No matter how you slice it, paying for college or university tuition is costly. According to Statistics Canada, the average undergraduate paid $7,076 in tuition for the 2023-2024 school year. A BMO Wealth Institute study estimates that the cost of a four-year degree
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2024 Federal Budget Highlights & Commentary
On April 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, presented Budget 2024 to the House of Commons. No changes were made to personal or corporate tax rates. However, the inclusion rate on taxable capital gains has been
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The Bare Facts on The New Bare Trust Reporting Requirements
March 2025 UPDATE: For the 2024 tax year, bare trusts are not required to file a T3 return and Schedule 15 unless the CRA makes a direct request for these filings. This is a continuation of the exemption from the trust reporting requirements that was issued for bare
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Maximizing Legacy: Combining Estate Planning with the Donation of Shares in a Private Corporation
For successful business owners, donating shares in their private corporation to a registered charity can provide the opportunity to fulfil significant philanthropic goals. The charity can be either a charitable organization or a public or private foundation. When
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