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U.S. tax pain: Canadian mutual funds and ETFs
From an investment perspective, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make sense for many Canadians.
Ralph Neate Sep 27, 2017
U S Tax Alert 48 AERIAL
Audit and accounting Private enterprise Tax advisory
Selling your farmland - GST / HST implications
With farmland values on the rise in Canada, many farmers are contemplating selling some or all of the land used in their farming businesses. Farmland sales may have GST/HST implications depending on such factors as the nature of the purchaser and the intended use of the land subsequent to sale. 
Sep 20, 2017
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Audit and accounting Tax advisory
A little free advice: encourage your auditor to speak freely
Having led over 1,000 audits of almost every shape and size, I often find myself in possession of extremely confidential and sensitive client financial information. This position of privilege occasionally provides me with a glimpse into a cross-section of some of the most successful (and sometimes unsuccessful) businesses in Canada each and every year. It is from this vantage point that I am offering a little free advice from a simple auditor to any client or potential client.
Mar 29, 2017
390 PEOPLE
International Tax advisory
Medical professionals and the interplay of the tuition credit and the foreign tax credit
It is not uncommon for recently graduated medical professionals to take up employment in the United States immediately upon completion of their education and practical experience requirements.
Mar 6, 2017
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Audit and accounting Tax advisory
Cash basis accounting – tips & traps
Farmers are included among a select few taxpayers who are allowed to utilize the “cash method” of accounting for tax purposes. The vast majority of taxpayers are required to use the “accrual method.”
Nov 9, 2016
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Tax advisory
A business owner’s tax checklist: Prepare now for a smooth tax season
Transform tax compliance from an annual scramble into manageable steps that support your growth and protect your bottom line.
Rebecca Adrian Sean Grant-Young Oct 24, 2016
269 PEOPLE
Tax advisory
Non-residents and the sale of Canadian real estate property
So the time has come for you, a non-resident of Canada, after many years of personal enjoyment or rental revenues, to sell your Canadian real estate. Unfortunately, this requires one last trip down the rabbit hole of the Canadian tax system.
Sep 13, 2016
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Audit and accounting Tax advisory
Income splitting strategies for Canadians
The term “income splitting” refers to the transfer of taxable income from a higher-income family member to a lower-income family member to reduce the family’s overall income tax payable. The advantages of income splitting are clear: lower-income earners pay tax at a rate of 20 to 26 per cent, whereas higher-income earners may pay 47 to 54 per cent, depending on the province or territory of residence.
Aug 23, 2016
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International Tax advisory
Canadian farmers selling products in the U.S.
With an increasingly global farm commodity market and a lower Canadian dollar, Canadian farmers are finding it much easier to sell their products in the United States. However, it is important that producers are aware of potential U.S. tax issues and filing requirements, particularly if this is common practice on their farm operation.
Jul 27, 2016
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International Tax advisory
Planning for U.S. expatriation – The ins and outs of IRC 877A
The past several years have been a wild ride for many U.S. taxpayers (and tax practitioners), in particular for those residing outside of the country. While there are a surprising number of U.S. persons still grappling with becoming compliant, in general, the progression to considering expatriation has been somewhat predictable, as follows.
Todd King Jun 10, 2016
266 PEOPLE
Tax advisory
When measuring success, it pays to keep your distance
Your business has stayed the course amidst untold degrees of uncertainty and persevered through the ups and downs. You have made significant sacrifices throughout this endeavour, bringing you to the very moment you are living today. But how well is your business really doing? Can you determine whether your business is successful or not?
Apr 27, 2016
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