Selling Your Home in Canada? Don’t Get Burned by the New CRA Rules (Ep. 29)

Selling Your Home in Canada? Don’t Get Burned by the New CRA Rules (Ep. 29)

It’s summer in Canada, and while the weather heats up, so does the real estate market.  But did you know selling your home too soon could trigger a surprise tax bill?  In this episode of From the Source, Frankie Loreto and Sarah Netley break down the CRA’s flipped property rules that took effect in 2023 …

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Building Stronger Connections and Fostering Leadership with Terri Holowath (Ep. 27)

Building Stronger Connections and Fostering Leadership with Terri Holowath (Ep. 27)

How does a professional services leader stay with one firm for over three decades and continue to offer fresh perspectives? In this episode, Frankie and Sarah sit down with Terri Holowath, Chair of Baker Tilly Canada, to explore the importance of relationships, innovation, and inclusivity in the accounting profession. Terri shares her career journey, insights …

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Harness Data Analytics for Business Success with Brenda Scott (Ep. 26)

Harness Data Analytics for Business Success with Brenda Scott (Ep. 26)

Join Frankie Loreto and Sarah Netley as they chat with Brenda Scott, Senior VP of Data Analytics at Baker Tilly KDN, about transforming raw data into strategic assets.  Brenda explains the different facets of data advisory, comparing it to the structure of financial advisory, highlighting roles such as data engineers, analysts, scientists, and strategists. She …

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Cybersecurity for Business Owners (Ep. 25)

Cybersecurity for Business Owners (Ep. 25)

How can you secure your business against digital threats?  Dive into the world of cybersecurity with Frankie Loreto, Sarah Netley, and their special guest, Blair Brown, in this episode of “From the Source.” Blair, who heads the digital services group at Baker Tilly, shares insights into the evolving cyber threat landscape, with a particular focus …

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Essential Tax Advice for Canadians with U.S. Ties with Kevin Tippett (Ep. 24)

Essential Tax Advice for Canadians with U.S. Ties with Kevin Tippett (Ep. 24)

What does spending your winter in the U.S. mean for your taxes? Join Frankie Loreto and Sarah Netley as they chat with Kevin Tippet about the ins and outs of Canadian snowbirds managing their tax responsibilities when living or owning property in the United States. Whether it’s the intricacies of the 183-day rule, buying vacation …

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Understanding US Tax Obligations for Canadians with Kevin Tippett (Ep. 23)

Understanding US Tax Obligations for Canadians with Kevin Tippett (Ep. 23)

Want to move to Canada but unsure how it affects your US tax obligations?  Frankie Loreto and Sarah Netley are joined by US tax expert Kevin Tippett, to dive into the intricacies of tax implications for US citizens living in Canada. Kevin, a tax partner at Baker Tilly’s Ottawa office, brings clarity to a topic …

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Preparing for New Tax Challenges in 2025 (Ep.22)

Preparing for New Tax Challenges in 2025 (Ep.22)

This episode aims to break down key considerations for filing trust returns, focusing on the current legislative uncertainty within the Canadian government.  Frankie and Sarah revisit the capital gains inclusion rate changes and the political debate surrounding them, with both Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal contender Chrystia Freeland vowing to scrap the proposed tax …

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Navigating Tariffs with Sean Grant-Young & Dean Morris (Ep. 21)

Navigating Tariffs with Sean Grant-Young & Dean Morris (Ep. 21)

What do tariffs mean for your business? In this episode, Frankie and Sarah delve into the complexities of tariffs with Sean Grant-Young and Dean Morris. Recorded just after President Trump’s temporary reprieve on tariffs for Canada, the discussion centers on the looming threat of tariffs and their potential impacts on Canadian businesses. They talk about …

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Understanding Employee Ownership Trusts (Ep. 20)

Understanding Employee Ownership Trusts (Ep. 20)

Could the introduction of Employee Ownership Trusts in Canada transform your business exit strategy? Frankie and Sarah delve into Canada’s new rules around Employee Ownership Trusts, an intriguing option for business succession introduced in the 2023 federal budget. Their discussion highlights how this new format could revolutionize how businesses handle buy-sell transitions, especially with the …

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Prorogued Parliament and the Impact on Tax Laws with John Oakey (Ep.19)

Prorogued Parliament and the Impact on Tax Laws with John Oakey (Ep.19)

Are you ready to explore the complex but crucial world of tax legislation and its implications for your business? Frankie and Sarah are joined by John Oakey, Vice President of Taxation for CPA Canada, on a deep dive into how the prorogation of Parliament is shaking up tax legislation, with a particular focus on the …

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