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Federal Budget 2023 Highlights

March 29, 20232023, Blog, Business Owners, dental benefits, Family, Financial Planning, Individuals

On March 28, 2023, the Federal Government released their 2032 budget. This article highlights the following financial measures:

• New transfer options associated with Bill C-208 for intergenerational transfer.
• New rules for employee ownership trusts.
• Changes to how the Alternative Minimum Tax is calculated.
• Improvements to Registered Education Savings Plans.
• Expanding access to Registered Disability Savings Plans.
• Grocery rebate.
• Deduction for tradespeople tool expenses.
• Automatic tax filing.
• New Canadian Dental Care Plan.

British Columbia 2023 Budget Highlights

March 1, 2023Blog, Business Owners, corporate, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, Individuals, personal finances, Retirement, Tax

On February 28, 2023, the B.C. Minister of Finance announced the 2023 budget. We have highlighted the most important financial measures you need to know:

• Tax credit changes.
• Increases to the B.C Family Benefit.
• Carbon tax changes.
• Other important tax changes.
• Healthcare and housing spending.

Estate Planning for Blended Families

December 1, 2022Blog, Estate Planning, Family

Blended families – where two people get married but have children from previous relationships – are becoming more common. On top of the day-to-day challenges of blending a family, new spouses also have to figure out how to plan their estates, so everyone is properly taken care of.

We cover all of the following a blended family must consider while estate planning:
• Sharing the Family Home
• Make the Most of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• How to Share Non-Registered Investments and Other Assets
• Why It’s Important to Select a Good Trustee
• The Advantages of Life Insurance for Blended Family Planning

Estate Planning for Business Owners

April 1, 2022Blog, Business Owners, Estate Planning, Family, Life Insurancebusiness owners, estate planning, life insurance

What happens when the children grow up and they are no longer dependent on their parents? What happens to your other “baby”- the business? Estate planning for business owners deals with the personal and business assets.

Saving for Education

September 1, 2021Blog, Debt, Family, Life Insurance

Post-secondary education can be expensive, however having the opportunity to plan for it helps with making sure that you’re capable to meet the costs of education.

Federal Budget 2021 Highlights

April 22, 20212021, Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Students, corporate, Debt, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, Individuals, personal finances, Professional Corporations, Tax

On April 19, 2021, the Federal Government released their 2021 budget. Our article contains highlights of the various financial measures in this budget, divided into three different sections:

• Business Highlights, including an extension to COVID-19 Emergency Business Supports, new programs to support job creation, and a change in interest deductibility limits.

• Individual Highlights, including details on the tax treatment and repayment of personal COVID-19 benefits (such as CERB), eligibility changes to the Disability Tax Credit, an increase in OAS for those 75 and up, and support for job skills retraining.

• Additional Highlights, including a proposed federal minimum wage of $15, changes to the GST New Housing Rebate conditions, and new or increased taxes in areas such as luxury goods, tobacco, and Canadian housing owned by non-resident foreign owners.

Personal Tax Planning Tips – End of 2020 Tax Year

December 2, 20202020 Only, Blog, Charitable Gifting, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Retired, Coronavirus - Retiring, Coronavirus - Students, disability, Disability Insurance, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, health benefits, pension plan, RDSP, Registered Education Savings Plan, RRSP, Tax, Tax Free Savings Account

To help our clients, we’ve put together a comprehensive article filled with great tips on how to get ready for 2020 tax season. Here’s a summary of our personal tax tips article:

• Details about the different COVID-19 benefits programs and the tax ramifications of them

• Information about family tax issues including the Canada Child Benefits and tips on how to split income.

• Managing investments. Details about contributing to various savings plans such as a TFSA, RESP, or RDSP. Also tips on how and when to donate to charity and how to time the purchase or sale of investments.

• Retirement planning. How to make the most of your RRSP, things to know if you’ve turned 71, and tips on RRIF conversion.

Self Owned vs. Bank Owned Mortgage Insurance

October 1, 2020Blog, Family, Individuals, Life InsuranceInsurance, Mortgage

Before buying insurance from your bank to cover your mortgage, please consider your options. What does the insurance cover?

Insurance Planning for Young Families

June 2, 2020Blog, Disability Insurance, Family, health benefits, Insurance, Life Insurance, Travel Insurance

For young families, making sure your family is financially protected can be overwhelming, especially since there’s so much information floating online. This infographic addresses the importance of insurance- personal insurance.

Guide to Covid-19: Government Relief Programs in Canada

May 4, 20202020, Blog, Coronavirus, Coronavirus - Associates, Coronavirus - Practice Owners, Coronavirus - Retired, Coronavirus - Retiring, Coronavirus - Students, Family, Individuals, Life Insurance

The intention for our “Guide to Covid-19: Government Relief Programs in Canada” is to help businesses and individuals to cut through the noise and make sure they’re getting all the help they can receive from the federal and provincial programs.

Category: Family

Federal Budget 2023 Highlights

British Columbia 2023 Budget Highlights

Estate Planning for Blended Families

Estate Planning for Business Owners

Saving for Education

Federal Budget 2021 Highlights

Personal Tax Planning Tips – End of 2020 Tax Year

Self Owned vs. Bank Owned Mortgage Insurance

Insurance Planning for Young Families

Guide to Covid-19: Government Relief Programs in Canada

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