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SoloS18: 3 CRA Powers Coming in 2026 Will Ruin You
The federal government is proposing three major new powers for the CRA — and they could fundamentally change how tax audits work in Canada. In this episode, we discuss: - The proposed power for CRA to put taxpayers under oath during an audit - The new $50 per day non-compliance…
- CRA Audit
- CRA Powers
- Wills & Estates
SoloS14: CRA’s Bare Trust Costs Will Crush Families
If your name is on a property, bank account, or investment that actually belongs to someone else — this could cost your family thousands every year… even if you owe zero tax. Canada’s new “bare trust” rules are turning simple family help into an ongoing compliance burden.
- Trust Planning
- Family Trust
- CRA Audit
SoloCRA Can See Your Crypto Wallet — Now
How CRA traces crypto activity through exchanges, banks, blockchain analysis, and global reporting systems – turning supposedly "private" wallets into fully auditable financial records.
SoloCRA Takes 80% When You Die
How dying with an incorporated business can trigger layers of tax that devastates family wealth – and why post-mortem planning is critical before it's too late.
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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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EpisodePoliticians Keep Lying About Tax Cuts
How government headlines hide the fine print—and why your “tax cut” might actually be a retroactive tax hike in disguise.
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SoloS22: CRA’s 5 Most Dangerous Weeks (Now)
💡 The Canada Revenue Agency is currently in the most aggressive five weeks of its fiscal year. The Auditor General found that 40% of audit files are closed in February and March.
- CRA Audit
- CRA Powers
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SoloS20: He Lost $5M to the CRA Because He Trusted His Accountant
Selling a business isn’t just about finding a buyer or negotiating the right price. In this episode, I walk you through the five stages of a business sale where having the wrong people on your team can cost you millions — or kill the deal entirely.
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All posts →Will vs. Trust: Which One Actually Controls Your Assets In Canada?
Most Canadians think their will controls everything they own – but beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and probate rules often decide where assets actually go. Learn how wills, trusts, probate, and tax planning work together to protect family wealth and avoid costly estate mistakes.
The Tax Rule That Punishes Canadians for Helping Family — And What You Can Do About It
New CRA bare trust filing catches family bank accounts, joint titles, crypto held for relatives—$50K penalties even if you owe $0 tax. Bill C-15 passed House, Senate next. Sign petition + download checklist before 2026 tax year.
3 CRA Powers Coming in 2026 That Every Canadian Needs to Know
New CRA powers let auditors demand sworn testimony (no transcript), issue $50/day penalties without court, and freeze reassessment clocks indefinitely. Download MP letter template to fight back before legislation passes.