As a business owner, it’s important to have a strategy in place to protect your assets from potential creditors. There are a number of instances that can arise that put your business assets at risk, the most common being a lawsuit. Get the information you need about creditor-proofing your business from Frankie and Sarah as …
How can you ensure your beneficiaries are getting what you expect them to? Frankie and Sarah discuss various aspects of probate and estate planning in this episode of From the Source. Listen as they explain probate fees, exemptions, and assets that can pass outside of the estate while stressing the need to understand asset ownership …
Planning for the future goes beyond your lifetime. Estate planning isn’t just about passing on assets; it’s also about ensuring a smooth transition for your loved ones. A little bit of tax planning with your estate plan can make things easier for your executors and loved ones when you pass away. In this episode, Frankie …
This episode concludes our miniseries for owner‑managed businesses, so if you haven’t heard parts 1‑3, we recommend you check those out! To round out the miniseries, Frankie and Sarah break down the specific criteria under the Income Tax Act (ITA) for the capital gains exemption, beginning with a brief overview of what it is, what it …
Maximizing your business valuation doesn’t have to be a mystery. In this episode, Frankie and Sarah delve into the topic of business valuations with Scott Sonley, CPA, CA, CBV, CFF, CFDS, partner at Baker Tilly KDN. They explore the asset and income approaches used to value businesses and discuss how to determine which approach is …
It seems weird to plan an exit strategy for a business you just started, but planning your exit can give you peace of mind and save you time and money when the time comes to leave. In this episode, Frankie and Sarah continue the owner-managed businesses mini-series and talk about how to exit your business. …
Welcome to part one of a four-part miniseries where Frankie and Sarah will focus and highlight key areas of interest for business owners, like, operation liabilities, exit strategies, and family succession. In this episode, Frankie and Sarah talk about different ways business owners can pay themselves, various tax benefits, and the drawbacks of dividends and …
Welcome to From the Source with Frankie and Sarah from Baker Tilly KDN, where we aim to help business owners and entrepreneurs understand and overcome their tax planning challenges. In this inaugural episode, Frankie and Sarah introduce themselves, and share a little bit about Baker Tilly KDN, a full-service accounting firm with offices in the …