TAX PLANNING
Minimize your tax liability
Effective tax planning aims to reduce your tax liabilities, resulting in ongoing savings opportunities and raises your potential for long-term gains. Implementing tax minimization strategies, and abiding by the rules set forth by the CRA, will allow you to keep the maximum amount of the money you earn.
Strategies for reducing your tax liability includes, but are not limited to, trusts, estate planning, business restructuring, tax efficient investments, income splitting, and intergenerational transfers,
EDUCATION PLANNING
The cost of higher education is a major investment
There are a number of effective ways to save for education costs, one being a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). The primary benefits of using an RESP to save for your children's education include access to the Canadian Education Savings Grant (CESG) and the ability to shelter the RESP's growth from taxes until the funds are withdrawn.
Together, we will determine which option best meets your needs, objectives, and time frame by creating an investment strategy to help you reach your education goals. Start saving now to maximize the benefits of long-term growth, reach your goals sooner, and reduce the need to take on loans or other forms of credit.
ESTATE PLANNING
maximize your legacy
Careful estate planning is essential for the smooth transition of your assets to beneficiaries and reducing any undue financial burden on loved ones. Without a will, your assets will be distributed according to a set formula, which varies depending on your province of residence. Take control of the process by creating a will that clearly expresses how you want your estate to be administered, optimizes probate, and delegates a power of attorney.
Estate planning also includes establishing a guardian for living dependents, choosing an executor of your estate, and naming beneficiaries. It may include setting up trusts, scholarships, and endowments for individuals and charities, which could result in tax benefits for your estate. Some strategies will require the involvement of legal professionals, whom we can introduce to you, to better identify and implement solutions to meet your estate planning objectives.