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Ten Year End Tax & Finance Tips for Businesses and Business Owners
The economic landscape has undergone a major shakeup over the past few years. Financial and tax strategies that once made financial sense for many businesses and business owners may no longer be the best approach. At the same time, some new opportunities for year-end
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Changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax: What Should You Expect for 2024 and Onwards?
Please note that changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax are expected to become effective in the beginning of 2024, but have not been enacted as of the date of this GGFL tax news release. Drafts of legislative proposals were released on August 4, 2023, but have not
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Exploring Retirement Fund Options for Business Owners
As a business owner in Ontario looking ahead to retirement, it’s vital to understand the various avenues for accessing your hard-earned funds from your RRSP, RRIF and retained earnings of your private company during this new phase of life. Decisions you make will
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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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CRA Interest Rates: The Growing Cost of Late Tax Payments
UPDATE: Effective July 1, 2025, the CRA’s interest rate on overdue taxes will decrease to 7%. The lower rate will apply to all outstanding balances, but only for interest accrued on or after that date. Any interest charged for periods before July 1 will remain at the
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Tenants in Canada at Risk for Non-Resident Landlord Withholding Taxes
A recent ruling from the Tax Court of Canada may have significant ramifications for commercial and residential tenants and landlords on rental agreements in Canada. Under existing Canadian tax rules, tenants renting from non-resident landlords must withhold at source
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