As 2018 comes to an end, tax advisors across Canada are busy restructuring and planning many corporations to respond to the new tax rules that came into existence this year.
Vancouver Tax Planning for CCPC’s As We Approach the Second Half of 2018
As the summer of 2018 comes to an end, vancouver tax advisors are starting to contemplate the tax planning work that will be required for CCPC come fall 2018. At the start of 2018, tax advisors and incorporated businesses awaited the 2018 federal budget with high level of anxiety. After all, the initial announcement to eliminate the tax deferral advantage that a CCPC enjoyed using its after-tax business income to earn passive income was severely punitive. As time passed and Ottawa responded ... Read More
Vancouver Tax Planning Dilemmas As 2017 Come To A Close
2017 has been a year of drama for Vancouver tax advisors and I am happy that it is coming to an end. I have to admit, it is not so much January 1, 2018 I am looking forward to. I am anxiously waiting for the 2018 budget date which may bring all Canadian private corporations more clarity on their financial and tax future. Vancouver Tax Planning - Changes For Private Coporations On July 18, 2017, Ottawa proposed dramatic changes to the taxation of private corporations. Since then, Ottawa has ... Read More
Vancouver Tax Planning: Time to Look at the Capital Dividend Account
As we reach the mid-point of the 2017 calendar year, it has been a good financial year for many British Columbian investors. Real estate gains continue and, for equity investors, the stock market has been on a tear since the fall of 2016. Vancouver Corporate Tax Planning With the conclusion of the personal tax-filing season, summer and fall is the time for corporate tax planning. The one tax planning item that should be looked at this year, due to such favorable macro-financial conditions, is ... Read More
Checklist for IT Professionals Considering Incorporation
Tax Benefits for IT Consultants?
Major city centers in British Columbia are experiencing a high tech boom, resulting in many IT specialists and engineers converging in the province to offer their highly demanded skills to the highest bidder. The nature of the IT industry is very project-driven, producing vibrant short-term work opportunities for skilled and highly specialized professionals. Because of the nature of the work, it’s not unusual for an “employer” to hire self-employed ... Read MoreYear End Checklist for Corporations and Shareholders
2016 Checklist for Corporations & Shareholders Year End Taxes As the calendar year-end approaches, taxpayers have a few more weeks to organize their financial affairs. All financial transactions affecting the 2016 tax year will have a December 31, 2016 cutoff, with the exception of the RRSP contributions, which allow for an extra 60 days after year-end for contributions that will count towards the 2016 tax year. Every Canadian has the opportunity to do some year-end tax planning, but ... Read More
The Rental Property – Personal or Corporate Ownership?
Should rental properties be held personally or in a corporation?
With the real estate in such high demand in Vancouver, Canada, many Vancouverites are buying investment properties either to generate rental income and/or participate in capital appreciation. The dilemma commonly faced is whether or not the rental unit(s) should be held personally or in a corporation?Personal ownership makes more sense
Although there are many pros, cons and legal considerations that come with ... Read MoreA Refresher – When to Incorporate Your Business
When to Incorporate
We recently published a blog post on small business corporate tax rates in British Columbia heading downwards to 11.5% on the first $500,000 by 2019. This reflects a 15% reduction in taxes from the current 13.5%. Considering that taxes are a big-ticket expense item for businesses, a 15% reduction is a huge discount. However, upcoming corporate tax rate reductions are only advantageous to businesses that can leverage them. Successful proprietors are often burdened ... Read MoreProfessional Partnerships and the Incorporated Partners
The 13.5% Corporate Tax Rate I have discussed or referenced in many corporate tax planning blogs that the biggest benefit to being an incorporated Canadian business is that the first $500,000 in corporate profits is taxed at a low 13.5% corporate tax rate. Professionals and their net profits from an incorporate practice also benefit from this corporate tax rate.
Tax Planning Problem for Professional Partnerships
However, many professionals work in a partnership business structure where ... Read MoreEffective Income Splitting Needs Professional Pre Planning
Income Splitting Pre Planning We are now firmly into the 2015 calendar year and with the New Year come new tax laws aimed at reducing your family’s tax burden (eg. recently announced family tax cuts) and changes to existing tax laws that reduce old benefits (eg. higher personal taxes on ineligible dividends).
