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Seller beware: tax issues for Canadian residents selling U.S. real estate
For a few years following the 2008 financial crisis, we saw many investors and snowbirds purchasing U.S. properties to take advantage of real estate bargains and a weak U.S. dollar.
Oct 6, 2020
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting International Tax advisory
“Show me your papers, please”: zero-rated supplies of exported goods
The Excise Tax Act provides that generally, the supply of goods made in Canada is taxable for GST/HST purposes, and it is the responsibility of the supplier to collect the applicable GST/HST on taxable supplies.
Sep 17, 2020
A bright white iceberg, half submerged in turquoise waters.
Succession and estate planning
What about a corporate executor?
I would like to revisit some of the points made in the context of appointing a corporate executor, some who is specifically skilled and trained for the role. Why would you want an estate to want a corporate executor?
Steven Frye Jul 20, 2020
Publications-All about estates
Tax advisory
Bare trust
A bare trust, also referred to as a naked trust, exists where a person, the trustee, is merely vested with the legal title to property and has no other duty to perform or responsibilities to carry out as trustee, in relation to the property vested in the trust.
Steven Frye Jul 8, 2020
Publications-All about estates
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
The exit of a family farm shareholder
When a shareholder of a family farm wishes to exit the farm operation—whether due to retirement, disagreement with other shareholders, or a desire for a lifestyle change—and there is no shareholders’ agreement in place to dictate the procedures for buyout, negotiations are required between the exiting shareholder and the remaining shareholder(s).
Jul 2, 2020
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Tax advisory
TSFA's and survivor payments: Impact of fair market value
In this space, sometime ago, a fellow blogger wrote about how survivor payments made out of a deceased's tax free savings account (TFSA) to the deceased's spouse TFSA would qualify as an "exempt contribution"... 
Steven Frye Jun 24, 2020
Publications-All about estates
Business advisory services Tax advisory
Low-Interest environment: Time to take advantage again
In past blogs, we discussed income splitting arrangements available to individuals who wish to loan funds to his/her lower income spouse or adult child, or in the case of minor children, a discretionary family trust.
Steven Frye Jun 1, 2020
Publications-All about estates
Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Is it time to consider a “refreeze” transaction?
In times of crisis, people can be opportunistic, and this economic turmoil can allow for certain tax planning opportunities. The current economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the valuation of many Canadian businesses. Accordingly, it is wise to revisit any estate freeze transactions that may have been implemented at a time in a prior year when the economy was booming.
May 14, 2020
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Blog Tax advisory Agribusiness
The pros and cons of being classified as a hobby farmer
Know your farm classification to stay tax-compliant and plan ahead.
Katya Loree May 13, 2020
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Business advisory services Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Business investment losses
In today's business and social environment, more and more owner-managers are struggling to keep their businesses alive. Many find it necessary to inject capital, including personal funds, into their companies.
Apr 23, 2020
Dark stormy waters with a big whitecap.
Tax advisory
Disability Tax Credit claim: Denied on appeal
As many of you know the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a credit to income tax otherwise payable, available for those with a severe or prolonged impairment. It is meant to provide some relief from the additional costs and expenses incurred associated with the impairment.
Steven Frye Apr 16, 2020
Publications-All about estates
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