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 …
What does it really take to go global, and is your business ready for it? In this episode of From The Source, hosts Frankie Loreto and Sarah Netley sit down with Ben Lloyd, CEO of Baker Tilly Canada, to explore the strategic, cultural, and practical realities of international expansion. With more than two decades of …
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 …