2024 Year-End Tax Planning for Businesses

December 12, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
For corporations that have a December year end, now is a good time review your corporate affairs and implement some tax planning strategies that may yield significant tax savings. To learn more, please reach out. Click Here
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Calculating Your Adjusted Cost Base

December 07, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
This article discusses how to calculate the adjusted cost base (ACB) with respect to different types of investments and some common events that may affect ACB calculations. It's essential to seek advice from a qualified tax advisor when determining the...
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Transferring a Bonus to Your RRSP Without Withholding Tax

December 07, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
If you receive a bonus or other lump sum payment as part of your compensation, and you have RRSP contribution room, considering asking your employer to pay the amount directly into your RRSP without withholding tax. This article explains how this can...
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Moving to Canada From the U.S.

December 05, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
Are you a U.S. citizen or green-card holder who is moving to Canada? One thing you should be aware of is that you will be subject to both the Canadian and U.S tax system. For help navigating this and other cross-border considerations, please reach out...
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Moving from Canada to the U.S.

November 28, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
There are many reasons why Canadian's find themselves moving to U.S. Regardless of the reason, it is important to be aware of the tax and estate planning issues that can arise as a result of your move as well as planning opportunities you may be able...
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Are You a U.S. Person Living in Canada?

November 21, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
The U.S. is one of the few countries in the world that levies tax on your worldwide income based on citizenship and residency status. An individual who's considered to be a U.S. person for U.S. income tax purposes, regardless of where they're living,...
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2024 Year-End Tax Planning for Individuals

November 14, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
As 2024 comes to a close, there are many items to cross off our "to do" list before 2025. One item that should not be overlooked is any opportunities to reduce your tax bill. To help ensure you leave no stone unturned, click the link. For even more information...
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RRSP Strategies at Age 71

November 07, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
Many are aware that in the year you turn 71 you must convert your RRSP to a RRIF. However, not as many are aware of the potential to use RRSP room generated during that final year. Click the link to find out how. As always, reach out for even more details!...
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Quarterly Tax Instalments

October 31, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
Very few enjoy paying tax. What can be even worse is being told you need to pay tax installments as a result of insufficient withholding tax. To learn how it works and the conditions where you are required to make tax installments, click the link. For...
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Pension Income Splitting

October 24, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
Many families have the opportunity to shift certain types of retirement income to a spouse who's taxed at a lower rate. This articles summarizes these rules, for a more detailed look at your situation, please reach out. Click Here
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