by Denis Bugeja | Jan 6, 2025 | blog, Estate Planning, Family, tax
Planning an estate goes beyond drafting a will. Ensure your wishes are honoured and minimize the financial burden on your family by organizing your legacy, with 5 simple steps. Keep Your Will Updated A will outlines your wishes for your asset distribution. Review and...
by Denis Bugeja | Dec 3, 2024 | blog, Estate Planning, financial advice, tax
Did you know that after years of working hard to provide for your family, without proper planning you could end up leaving them with a tax bill? Good news! There are ways to eliminate or defer these tax liabilities to protect your estate for future generations. To...
by Denis Bugeja | Sep 6, 2024 | blog, Business Owners, corporate, financial advice, financial planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, Investment, tax
The Canadian government recently introduced big changes to capital gains in the 2024 Federal Budget. You’re probably wondering how it will affect you and/or your business moving forward. These changes, particularly the increase in the inclusion rate on capital gains...
by Denis Bugeja | May 1, 2024 | Accountants, blog, Buy Sell, corporate, Family, financial advice, financial planning, incorporated professionals, individuals, Investment, tax
One change proposed in the April 16, 2024 Federal Budget is raising the inclusion rate on capital gains from 50% to 66.7%. For individual taxpayers, the initial $250,000 of capital gains remains taxed at the 50% inclusion rate. However, for corporations and trusts,...
by Denis Bugeja | Apr 3, 2024 | blog, Investment, life insurance, tax
If you are an active investor, your investment holdings probably include many different asset classes. For many investors, diversification is a very important part of the wealth accumulation process to help manage risk and reduce volatility. Your investment portfolio...
by Denis Bugeja | Dec 1, 2023 | blog, RDSP, Registered Education Savings Plan, Retirement, RRSP, tax, Tax Free Savings Account
Was last year’s filing of your income tax return a satisfying experience for you? Did you have a sense of accomplishment or dismay? For many, the April 30th deadline seems to arrive way too soon. If this is the case with you, starting the process much earlier would...