2025 Canadian Controlled Private Corporation Tax Rates

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Stay updated on 2024-2025 Canadian corporate tax rates for CCPCs. Small business rates start at 9%, active business varies, and investment income is 38.7%.
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2025 Canada Money Facts

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2025 Canada Money Facts – Get the latest TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, CPP, OAS, and RESP limits. Stay informed on savings, pensions, and benefits for the year ahead!
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How is Your Retirement Shaping Up?

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If you are one of the lucky ones who participate in a pension plan, consider yourself to be very fortunate. Statistics show that only approximately one-third of paid workers in Canada are covered by a registered pension plan. * If your plan is a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (DBPP) you can consider yourself even more fortunate as this is considered to be the crown jewel of pension plans. The other type of plan available is a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP). So, how do these plans differ?
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TFSA vs RRSP 2025

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When 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 $32,490. 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.
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How Tariffs Affect Your Wallet: A Canadian Perspective on the US–Canada Trade War

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The US–Canada trade war is hitting home, raising prices on everyday goods and shaking the economy. With tariffs on both sides, what does this mean for your wallet? Learn how trade policies impact your cost of living, investments, and financial future.
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Family Business Planning Strategies

67% are at Risk of Succession Failure If you are an owner in a family enterprise, the likelihood of your business successfully transitioning to the next generations is not very good. With 80% to 90% of all enterprises in North America being family owned, it is important to address the reasons why transition is difficult.
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Deciding Between TFSA and RRSP: Which Investment Option Is Right for You?

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One of the most common investment questions Canadians ask themselves today is, “Which is better, TFSA or RRSP”? Here’s the good news - it doesn’t have to be an either-or choice. Why not do both? Below are the features of both plans to help you understand the differences.
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2025 Financial Calendar

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Managing your finances effectively begins with staying informed about important dates and deadlines throughout the year. This comprehensive guide outlines key financial milestones, including tax deadlines, benefit payment schedules, and contribution opportunities, to help you stay organized and on track. Whether you're planning for tax season, reviewing your investments, or ensuring timely payments, this calendar provides everything you need to navigate the year with confidence. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with these essential details and set yourself up for a smooth and successful 2025.
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2024 Year-End Tax Tips and Strategies for Business Owners

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Discover essential 2024 tax strategies tailored for business owners! From optimizing compensation and preserving the Small Business Deduction to maximizing the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption, these tips can help save on taxes while planning for your business's future.
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2024 Personal Year End Tax Tips

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Get ready for tax season with our 2024 guide! Discover actionable tips for families, retirees, students, and investors, including insights on TFSAs, RRSPs, capital gains changes, and much more. Don’t miss these strategies to make the most of your tax year.
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Estate Planning Tips for Real Estate Investors

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For many Canadians, the majority of their wealth is held in personally owned real estate. For most this will be limited to their principal residence, however, investment in recreational and real estate investment property also forms a substantial part of some estates. Due to the nature of real estate, it is important to utilize estate planning to realize optimum gain and minimize tax implications.
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Critical Illness – Are You Protected?

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Critical Illness insurance was invented by Dr. Marius Barnard. Marius assisted his brother Dr. Christiaan Barnard in performing the first successful heart transplant in 1967 in South Africa. Through his years of dealing with cardiac patients, Marius observed that those patients that were better able to deal with the financial stress of their illness recovered more often and at a much faster rate than those for whom money was an issue. He concluded that he, as a physician, could heal people, but only insurance companies could provide the necessary funds to create the environment that best-promoted healing. As a result, he worked with South African insurance companies to issue the first critical illness policy in 1983.
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