Planning to build, purchase, or expand a manufacturing facility? Proposed Canadian tax changes could create a meaningful opportunity for eligible businesses, but understanding the rules before making a major investment is essential. In this episode, Frankie and Sarah are joined by Rebecca Adrian, CPA, CFP, a member of Baker Tilly’s National Tax team, to unpack …
What actually changed in the Spring Economic Update, and what just sounds important? This episode breaks down what matters, what doesn’t, and where business owners should actually be paying attention. In this episode, Frankie and Sarah are joined by Rebecca Adrian, CPA, CFP, National Tax Manager at Baker Tilly Canada, to discuss the latest Spring …
What actually qualifies as a “farm” for tax purposes, and why does it matter more than most people think? In this episode, Frankie and Sarah are joined by Bud Arnold, Tax Partner at Baker Tilly, to continue their conversation on Canadian farming tax rules, this time focusing on planning opportunities and how to access preferential …
Farm succession planning is not just about who gets the land; it is about how to transfer it without creating an unmanageable tax bill. This episode explains why farm property is treated differently under the Income Tax Act and how those differences can shape estate and succession decisions. In this episode, Frankie and Sarah are …
Most business owners assume strong relationships are enough to hold a company together. This episode explains why that belief can create serious risk, and how the right agreements can prevent years of conflict. In this episode, Frankie and Sarah are joined by returning guest Denise Branton, Lawyer and Owner, Byron Street Legal, to break down …
For physicians and medical professionals, the financial journey from residency to retirement can be as complex as any clinical case. Frankie and Sarah welcome Deanna Cregg, Partner at Arcadian Group, to unpack the key tax and structuring decisions doctors face at each career stage. From the first days of self-employment to planning for retirement, Deanna …
Expanding into the United States sounds exciting… until the tax rules hit you. In this episode, Frankie and Sarah sit down with cross-border tax specialist David Downie to unravel the real considerations Canadian business owners face when they decide to move south, scale into new markets, or invest across the border. What starts as a …
When your budget update sounds like “not much to see here,” you know it’s been a quiet year in tax, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to unpack. Frankie and Sarah sit down with Baker Tilly tax partner Rosa Maria Iuliano, who’s been locked in on federal budgets for over two decades (yes, …
What happens when an estate includes non-resident beneficiaries or is managed by a non-resident executor? In this follow-up to their previous episode on non-resident property owners, Frankie and Sarah welcome Baker Tilly Ottawa partner Julianne McLaren for a deep dive into the lesser-known tax implications of estate distributions involving non-residents. From T2062 forms and treaty …
What happens when someone who doesn’t live in Canada sells or rents out Canadian real estate? Frankie and Sarah explain the tax consequences non-residents face, many of which come as a complete surprise. From clearance certificates to withholding requirements, this episode walks through the most common (and costly) mistakes people make when disposing of or …