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Does Owning a Corporation Qualify You for the Capital Gains Exemption?
Owning a corporation doesn't automatically qualify you for the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption. Jared explains why shares must meet specific tests, why this is exit planning rather than just sale planning, and how passive investments or industry assumptions can quietly disqualify a business. Using real client examples, he shows why owners should confirm today whether their shares actually qualify.
Jared PilonTopic: Corporate TaxesRestructuringSuccession Planning
September 1, 2026 | View Post
Make Your Mortgage Work for You: A Practical Guide to the Smith Maneuver
Navigate Canada's mortgage landscape strategically by learning how the Smith Maneuver converts non-deductible debt into tax-efficient investment opportunities. Explore readvanceable HELOCs, investment tracing requirements, and five powerful accelerators—including Cashflow Dam for rental owners and Debt Swap for existing portfolios. Avoid costly implementation mistakes like commingling funds, understand deductibility rules, and time your debt conversion strategically.
Jared PilonTopic: Personal TaxesGeneral Tax InformationCorporate Taxes
October 7, 2025 | View Post
Maximize Tax Savings with an IPP: A Smart Strategy for Small Business Owners Over 40
If you're over 40, an Individual Pension Plan (IPP) could be a smart strategy to help you secure your financial legacy while reducing your business taxes.
Jared PilonTopic: Corporate TaxesEstate PlanningRetirment Planning
February 13, 2025 | View Post
Everything You Need to Know About Your Corporate Real Estate Portfolio
When managing a corporate real estate portfolio, the decision to move your rental properties into a corporation can have a significant financial impact on your rental operation.
Jared PilonTopic: Corporate TaxesGeneral Business Information
January 8, 2025 | View Post
2024 Tax Planning Tips
As 2024 draws to a close, proactive tax planning is essential for individuals and businesses to optimize their financial outcomes ahead of the 2025 tax season.
Jared PilonTopic: General Tax InformationPersonal TaxesCorporate Taxes
December 4, 2024 | View Post

