What are the tax considerations when transferring property to a spouse?
July 27, 2016
In many circumstances, a person may wish to transfer some of their assets to their spouse during their lifetime. Such transfers are typical amongst spouses, but before the asset is […]
Tax implications of transferring property to related parties (but not a spouse)
July 18, 2016
In many circumstances, a parent may wish to transfer some of their assets to their children, or a sibling may wish to transfer assets to another sibling for little or […]
Liberal government may limit the stock option benefit deduction
November 4, 2015
Since the Liberals won a majority in the election last month, more focus has been centered on the tax proposals outlined in their election platform. One proposal was to limit […]
The Venture Financing Wisdom of Taylor Swift
September 17, 2015
Everybody knows the Valley holds the key to all things seed financing. So, prepping for this article, that’s just where I headed to consult an expert – in this case, […]
When it May be Wise to Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
August 18, 2015
If you have a family member who owes money to the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”), and they transfer property to you (for example: money, car, real estate, art, jewelry) for […]
Trusts: Documenting Decisions
August 10, 2015
As discussed in a previous blog post, the trustees of a trust make all decisions with respect to the trust and the property held by the trust, within the parameters […]
