Estate Freeze

Estate Freeze

In 2015, CIBC conducted a poll to see how many Canadian business owners had a business transition plan. Almost half of them didn’t have one.No business owner likes to think about handing over their business they’ve built from the ground up. But the fact of...
Don’t lose all your hard-earned money to taxes

Don’t lose all your hard-earned money to taxes

Don’t lose all your hard-earned money to taxesTax planning is an essential part of managing your money – both while living and after your death. You want to maximize the amount of money to your beneficiaries, not the government. We have three tips to help you reduce...
Charitable Giving

Charitable Giving

Why do individuals give to charity: ● Leave a legacy ● Essential to organizations ● Meaningful tax relief for contributors There are many ways to give and lots of potential tax savings: 1. Simple Cash Gifts – Charitable tax credit 2. Gifts in Kind –...