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Fix Bill C-31 — Stop CRA's 3 New Audit Powers From Hitting Ordinary Canadians
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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- Income Splitting
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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- Retirement Planning
- Beneficiary Designations
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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SoloCRA’s New Powers Got Worse. Here’s Who Gets Hit
How CRA's proposed new audit powers could introduce daily penalties, extended audit timelines, and a 10% court penalty – giving the agency broader reach.
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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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SoloYour Family Can Save 12K A Year Through This Tax Strategy
How Canada's 3% prescribed-rate trust strategy can legally shift investment income to children – but new AMT rules may now reduce or even reverse the tax savings.
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SoloThe Airbnb Tax Nobody Knows About
How Airbnb income can quietly transform your home into a taxable commercial property – triggering unexpected HST, loss of principal residence treatment, and massive tax exposure on sale.
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W-8BEN-E, HST, salary vs dividends, and personal services business risk: how Canadian corporations can bill US clients without expensive mistakes.
Should You Put Assets In Your Kids' Names? Why Wealthy Canadian Families Never Do
Wealthy Canadian families almost never put assets in their kids' names. Here's why, how a family trust works instead, and the timing decision worth $1.3 million.
Do You Need A Holding Company In Canada? The 5 Signs
A holding company can save hundreds of thousands in tax – or add needless complexity. Learn the five signs it makes sense, from surplus cash and investments to asset protection and business sales.