As a Chartered Professional Accountant with a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, an LL.M in Tax Law, and an LL.B, my expertise extends beyond traditional financial advising. At Shajani CPA, we recognize the critical importance of comprehensive life planning,…
Canada's 2024 Automobile Deduction Limits and Expense Benefit Rates for Businesses Announced Government of Canada Announces 2024 Automobile Deduction Limits and Expense Benefit Rates for Businesses 2023-12-18 15:15 The Department of Finance Canada has released the updated automobile income tax…
Canada Revenue Agency Extends Deadline for Underused Housing Tax Returns The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a significant extension for homeowners to file their Underused Housing Tax (UHT) returns. In a recent news release dated October 31, 2023, the…
Introduction: Navigating the New Era of Trust Reporting in Canada In the constantly evolving world of financial regulations and tax laws, 2024 marks a significant turning point for trusts in Canada. As we step into this new era, the landscape…
In an economic climate where inflationary pressures are already squeezing margins, Toronto's proposed 10.5% property tax increase adds another layer of complexity for high-net-worth families and family-owned enterprises. Let's unpack the ramifications of this fiscal move and explore strategies to…
Relationships are important to consider when you plan for taxes and your accountant is a great source for relationship advice. Relationships will determine how transactions are interpreted by the tax authorities and determine how tax accounts must be shares and…
The Voluntary Disclosure program (VDP) is a program offered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that allows taxpayer to come forward and correct errors or omissions on their tax return or to disclose any previously unreported income without facing penalties…
The MacDonald case has left its mark on the risks associated with a pipeline transaction and the interpretation of the text of section 84(2) of the Act. Section 84(2) S 84(2) of the Act discusses the dividend treatment of funds…
As a business owner or a financial officer of a Canadian corporation, understanding the intricacies of the Refundable Dividend Tax on Hand (RDTOH) regime is crucial for tax planning and corporate distributions. Canadian tax law provides for two accounts in…
Introduction: Since the 2018 federal budget, traditional tax planning for businesses utilizing the small business deduction (SBD) has encountered new complexities, especially when it comes to holding investments within a corporation. However, savvy strategies remain available to navigate these changes…