In Part 1 of this two-part series, Mehul Gandhi speaks with corporate and tax lawyer Jonathan Wright from Ritchie, Kwo, & Wright LLP, exploring the complex implications of dying while holding private company shares in Canada. They discuss critical issues such as triple taxation risks and explain advanced planning strategies including estate freezes, pipeline planning, and loss carrybacks. Designed specifically for business owners, incorporated professionals, and estate planners, this conversation highlights essential proactive strategies and costly pitfalls that must be addressed to protect corporate assets and family wealth.

When a high-net-worth family encountered a complex estate tax issue, collaboration became the key to unlocking a powerful solution. Partnering with their tax accountant, our team crafted a creative approach that resolved pressing liquidity concerns and meaningfully reduced the family’s overall tax burden. This case highlights the impact of coordinated advisory efforts in delivering an exceptional outcome.

In this episode, we sit down with Mohammed Al-khooly, tax expert, Twitter sensation, and co-founder of Copilot Tax, to dive into the world of income splitting. We unpack how TOSI works, who it applies to, and the common pitfalls that business owners face.

Are you thinking about setting up a holding company? Before you do, tune in to this episode of Mind Your Money! Host Mehul Gandhi sits down with CPA and founder of Simplify Accounting, Shawn Gander, to break down everything business owners need to know about holding companies—what they are when you actually need one, and why too many entrepreneurs set them up for the wrong reasons.

The TFSA can be an very powerful tool for wealth generation. Investment income earned inside your TFSA (interest, dividends, and capital gains) do not create an income tax liability.  Gains are truly tax-free.

Several times a year, I receive questions from clients about adding an adult child as a joint owner of their assets.  This could be bank accounts, investment accounts, or even as a joint owner of their home. 

Is scrapping DSCs from segregated funds the right path forward?

The TFSA can be a very powerful tool for wealth generation. Investment income earned inside your TFSA (interest, dividends, and capital gains) do not create an income tax liability. Gains are truly tax-free.

Having a good financial plan in the event of a critical illness is crucial.

No one wants to run out of money during retirement. That is why the most common question I get asked is, “do I have enough?”

Lorenzo Pederzani explains why communication is vital and how he's grown his book during the pandemic.

Lorenzo Pederzani is no stranger to changing direction as new situations demand.

Don’t ignore expenses you know are coming (new roof, new car).

How does your advisor pick which clients receives the first phone call when the next 2008 happens?

Sequence risk becomes a big problem once you start withdrawing from your portfolio.