Profit Improvement Strategies for Auto Repair Businesses
If you own an auto repair business, you know that improving your profits is essential to long-term success. Fortunately, with the right financial guidance and support, you can take steps to increase your profits and grow your business. Profit Package: More Cash, Greater Profit Benefit from our Profit Package specifically designed for auto repair businesses. […]
Profit Improvement Strategies for Physicians
As a physician, you have invested significant time, effort, and resources into your medical practice. However, with increasing competition and a changing healthcare landscape, it can be challenging to achieve the level of profitability you desire. Through integrated planning and ongoing support, you can improve your profit. Integrated Planning for the Future One of the […]
Small Business Succession Planning | How to Plan for Successful Succession
According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) report released in January 2023, 76% of small business owners plan to exit their businesses within the next 10 years. However, only 9% have a formal succession plan in place. Some common obstacles to succession planning include: Completing a business valuation Improving the value of your […]
2023 Tax Changes and Updates for Canadians
Based on the relatively high inflation that Canada experienced in 2022, many significant tax figures, rates, and rules have been updated for 2023. Find changes to federal and Albertan tax brackets and rates, and updates to basic personal amounts, the CPP contribution rate, and Canada Child Benefit here. 2023 Updates to TFSA Limit The 2023 […]
Tax Planning Strategies for Business Owners | Pipeline Planning
How to Draw Money from Your Business There are several ways to draw money from your company, and they each have different consequences and advantages when it comes to tax planning and optimization. Drawing money from your company can be done through: Salary When you take a salary, the company manages your income tax deductions […]
Understanding and Increasing Your Personal Net Worth | Advice for Physicians
What is Personal Net Worth Your personal net worth is based on the value of all your assets minus the value of your liabilities. What would you have left after selling everything you own and then paying off your debts? That is your personal net worth, or PNW. Your assets may include cash and anything […]
2023 Canadian Federal and Alberta Tax Brackets and Rates
What Are Tax Brackets? The Canada Revenue Agency collects federal income taxes using a marginal tax rate system. A different tax rate is applicable to each level of income, and these levels are called tax brackets. Tax brackets are structured so that low-income Canadians pay a lower percentage in taxes than high-income Canadians. Changes are […]
RRSPs vs. TFSAs | How Should You Invest Your Money?
What Are RRSPs Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) are retirement savings plans that are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency and that you and/or your spouse or common-law partner can contribute to. When you contribute money to your RRSP, that money can grow over time through investments. Contribution room is based on 18% of your […]
The Right Time to Buy a House | Can You Afford to Buy a Home in Canada?
You might be ready to buy a home if you can see yourself staying in the same place for the long term and you have a general idea of what your future will look like. Perhaps your current home doesn’t meet your needs and you’re in a comfortable financial position with a manageable amount of […]
Programs and Financial Assistance for Home Ownership in Canada
According to the 2019 Canadian Income Survey, the median after-tax income of Canadian families and unattached individuals was $62,900 in 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the average price of a detached single-family home in Canada was about $700,000. To help Canadians purchase homes, a few programs exist to make it easier. The Home […]