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Maximizing Tax Savings with QSBC Shares and the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE) in Canada

For Canadian entrepreneurs, the ability to sell a business tax-efficiently is a crucial part of long-term financial planning. One of the most powerful tax-saving tools available is the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE), which allows individuals to shelter a significant portion of their capital gains from taxation when selling shares of a Qualified Small Business Corporation (QSBC). Learn More

Jul 21, 2025

Expanding Your Canadian Business into the U.S.: Tax, Financing, and Immigration Considerations

As Canadian businesses scale, the U.S. market often becomes the natural next step for growth. With access to a much larger customer base, competitive talent, and broader capital markets, expanding into the United States presents a tremendous opportunity. However, it also introduces a host of complexities — particularly around tax compliance, corporate structuring, financing strategy, and immigration law. Learn More

Jul 01, 2025

CRA Audit Alert: You Flipped a Home — Now What?

If you've recently received a letter from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) about a real estate audit, you're not alone. The CRA has been aggressively targeting individuals who buy, renovate or rebuild properties, and then sell them — often without charging HST or properly reporting the income. Learn More

Jun 12, 2025

Why You Might Want a Holding Company in Canada: Obvious and Often-Overlooked Benefits

For Canadian business owners, the holding company structure can be a powerful tool. While it’s often associated with tax deferral, the benefits go well beyond that. Whether you’re a shareholder in an operating company, a real estate investor, or planning your estate, it’s worth exploring how a holding company could support your financial goals. Learn More

May 20, 2025