TFSA vs RRSP – 2024
2024, Blog, Business Owners, Estate Planning, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, individuals, Investment, personal finances, Professionals, Retirement, RRSP, Tax Free Savings AccountWhen looking to save money in a tax-efficient manner, Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) can offer significant tax benefits. The main difference between the two is that TFSAs are ideal for short-term goals, such as saving for a down payment on a house or a vacation, as its growth is entirely tax-free, while RRSPs are more suitable for long-term goals such as retirement. When comparing deposit differences, TFSAs have a limit of $7,000 for the current year, while RRSPs have a limit of 18% of your pre-tax income from the previous year, with a maximum limit of $31,560. In terms of withdrawals, TFSAs have no conversion requirements and withdrawals are tax-free, while RRSPs must be converted to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) at age 71 and withdrawals are taxed as income.
2024 Financial Calendar
2024, Blog, Business Owners, financial advice, Financial Planning, individuals, personal finances, Professional Corporations, Professionals, Retirees, taxStay ahead in 2024 with our comprehensive financial calendar! From tax filing to benefit distributions, we guide you through key dates like the $7,000 TFSA contribution and $8,000 First Home Savings Account. Bookmark now for a financially savvy year!
2023 Year-End Tax Tips and Strategies for Business Owners
2023, Blog, Business Owners, taxMaximize your tax benefits as a business owner in 2023! Learn key strategies for salary vs. dividends, passive investments, and more.
When and Why You Should Conduct an Insurance Audit
Blog, Business Owners, Family, individuals, Life InsuranceAs our lives grow and change with variable circumstances, new additions, and job transitions, our needs for insurance will also evolve. Additionally, economic fluctuations and external circumstances that influence your insurance policy will need frequent re-evaluation to ensure that you are making the most appropriate and financially favorable decisions. Talk to us we can help.
Federal Budget 2023 Highlights
2023, Blog, Business Owners, dental benefits, Family, Financial Planning, individualsOn 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.
Ontario 2023 Budget Highlights
Blog, Business Owners, individuals, Ontario Only, taxOn March 23, 2023, the Ontario Minister of Finance delivered the province’s 2023 budget. Our article covers the highlights as follows:
• Corporate tax credits.
• Indirect tax changes.
• Increased healthcare options.
• Supporting communities.
• Supporting the economy and infrastructure.
Estate Equalization for Family Business Owners
Blog, Business Owners, Estate PlanningIn the planning of their estates, most parents might prefer to leave their assets in equal shares to their children. Often, the only complication in this scenario could be how to divide up the family home.
For owners of a family business, however, the concept of treating the children equally can often be much more problematic. This can especially be the case where one or more children are active in the business while others are not.
Alberta 2023 Budget Highlights
Blog, Business Owners, corporate, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, Retirement, taxOn February 28, 2023, the Alberta Minister of Finance announced the 2023 budget. We have highlighted the most important financial measures you need to know, with an emphasis on the following:
• Tax credits.
• Decreased education property tax.
• Investing in education, tourism and infrastructure.
British Columbia 2023 Budget Highlights
Blog, Business Owners, corporate, Family, financial advice, Financial Planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, personal finances, Retirement, taxOn 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.
2022 Year End Tax Tips and Strategies for Business Owners
2022, 2022 Only, Blog, Business Owners, Financial Planning, taxThe end of 2022 is quickly approaching – which means for business owners, it's time to review tax tips and strategies to maximize your benefits.