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Parliament is handing CRA three new audit powers that were written for offshore millionaires but apply to all 41 million of us. The bill passed by 5 votes — and it's not law yet.
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SoloFamily Trusts Explained: Why The Wealthy Never Gift Their Kids Anything
Why wealthy Canadian families never put assets in their kids' names, how a family trust actually works, and the timing decision worth $1.3 million.
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SoloDo You Actually Need A Holding Company?
How a holding company can reduce taxes, protect assets, and improve long-term planning for some Canadians – while creating unnecessary cost and complexity for others.
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SoloCRA Takes 54% Of Your RRSP When You Die (Unless You Do This)
How a $1 million RRSP can create a $500,000+ tax bill at death – and the little-known planning strategy that may help families keep far more of their wealth.
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SoloEstate Planning Explained: Will vs. Trust In Canada
How wills, beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and trusts actually control your assets in Canada – and why many families discover critical estate planning gaps only after a crisis occurs.
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SoloHow To Get Paid By US Clients (Canadian Corp)
How Canadian corporations billing US clients can face 30% withholding, HST issues, and PSB reclassification – and the key factors CRA uses to assess the relationship.
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Family Trusts Explained: Why The Wealthy Never Gift Their Kids Anything
Why wealthy Canadian families never put assets in their kids' names, how a family trust actually works, and the timing decision worth $1.3 million.
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- Income Splitting
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Do You Actually Need A Holding Company?
How a holding company can reduce taxes, protect assets, and improve long-term planning for some Canadians – while creating unnecessary cost and complexity for others.
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- Professional Corporations
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CRA Takes 54% Of Your RRSP When You Die (Unless You Do This)
How a $1 million RRSP can create a $500,000+ tax bill at death – and the little-known planning strategy that may help families keep far more of their wealth.
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Cedar Group is hiring a Senior Tax Manager to lead the practice day to day and a Tax Manager to run files, both in Oakville. Know someone?
How To Get Paid By US Clients Through A Canadian Corporation (2026 Guide)
W-8BEN-E, HST, salary vs dividends, and personal services business risk: how Canadian corporations can bill US clients without expensive mistakes.
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Cedar Group is hiring a junior Tax Associate in Oakville: reorganization groundwork, steps memos, and a fully sponsored In-Depth Tax Course. Know someone?