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Fall can be a busy season for cottage buying and selling. Many cottagers put their properties on the market after enjoying one last summer, and many purchasers delay their search until the fall in hopes of getting a better deal. Whether you are [...]

If you use multiple entities (corporations, trusts, partnerships) for business purposes and bill central management fees between them, there are some important things you should know. The CRA is aware that some corporations use intercorporate management fees to reduce (or eliminate) taxes by [...]

QUESTION: I am a business owner and I’m considering making a Cost Plus benefit claim for my teenage son’s orthodontist expenses of $242.00/month (approx. $7000 in total). Does this make sense from a tax perspective? ANSWER: A Cost Plus benefit claim is a [...]

There is a window closing June 30th on prescribed rate loan planning. On July 1, 2022, the CRA’s prescribed rate of 1% for family income-splitting loans will rise to 2%, and may continue to rise in the quarters and years ahead. But if [...]