Episode 18

3 Tax Cuts That Weren’t Tax Cuts

How government headlines hide the fine print—and why your “tax cut” might actually be a retroactive tax hike in disguise.

23rd-April 2026

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EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the recent wave of tax cut announcements across Canada. In just four months, three different governments—Federal, British Columbia, and Ontario—have marketed significant tax breaks to the public. But as tax professionals, we know that headlines rarely tell the full story.

We unpack the “incomplete story” behind these political promises: from Federal cuts that slash corresponding credits in half, to Ontario’s corporate rate drop that inadvertently triggers retroactive taxes on your historical savings. We break down the structural reality of the Canadian tax system, where “good news” in the press releases often masks “bad news” in the actual legislation.

Through real exit case studies, we unpack

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Sankalp (Sunny) Jaggi, CPA, CA, MTax, CFF

Sunny Jaggi is a strategic tax and exit advisor to business owners, specializing in sale-readiness, corporate structuring, and succession planning. He helps founders turn complex tax planning into clear, actionable strategy—long before a buyer shows up or a transition becomes urgent.

With more than 15 years advising owner-managed and private companies in Canada and abroad, Sunny works at the intersection of corporate reorganizations, domestic and international tax planning, and high-stakes succession and estate strategy. He is known for bringing clarity, discipline, and long-term vision to complex transactions.

A frequent writer and presenter for organizations including the Canadian Tax Foundation and CPA Canada, Sunny now leads the tax practice at Cedar Consulting Group—a boutique, high-trust advisory firm focused on thoughtful, high-impact structures that help clients protect and grow what they’ve built. He partners closely with accountants, lawyers, and advisory teams to deliver cohesive, enduring strategies that hold up under scrutiny and shape generational outcomes.

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Parveen Sidhu, CPA, CA

Parveen has over 7 years of experience advising owner-managed and private companies on corporate reorganizations, estate and post-mortem planning, and long-term wealth strategies. A graduate of CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program, she pairs strong technical expertise with a genuine dedication to making tax understandable. Parveen has a passion to translate complex rules into simple, practical guidance that helps clients feel informed, supported, and confident in their decisions.
At Cedar Consulting Group, Parveen works closely with entrepreneurs and families to design thoughtful, purposeful structures that build clarity and long-term value. She also teaches PD-accredited courses, driven by her belief that education is one of the most powerful tools in tax planning. Her mission is to empower people with knowledge – so they can protect what they’ve built, understand their path forward, and make choices with confidence.