2025 Federal Budget

November 06, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
The anticipate budget release finally came this week. The following is a summary of the most significant tax and wealth planning measures proposed in the budget. To review the impact on you and your situation, please reach out. Click Here
Read more

How The One Big Beautiful Bill Act affects Canadians

October 09, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
This article discusses some of the key changes that may be relevant to U.S. persons living in Canada. This article provides a high-level overview of the changes and for more information please reach out. Click Here
Read more

Principal residence

September 11, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
A home is often the single largest purchase made by Canadians. This article addresses a number of tax and estate planning questions surrounding the principal residence exemption, such as what qualifies as a principal residence and some implications of...
Read more

Determining Your Tax Residency Status in Canada

March 07, 2025 |Charles W. Cullen III
In Canada, unlike the U.S., the income tax system is based on Canadian residency status. This articles discusses some of the factors that are considered when determining your residency status for Canadian tax purposes and some potential implications....
Read more

RRIF Payments and Withdrawals

September 26, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
You have been saving all your life and it's time to withdraw from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). The first step is generally to convert it to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF). From there, you will than have minimum withdrawals...
Read more

Moving to Canada from the U.S.

July 25, 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...
Read more

Moving from Canada to the U.S.

July 18, 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...
Read more

Planning Considerations for Corporations Selling Securities Prior to June 25, 2024

May 16, 2024 |Charles W. Cullen III
Canada's recently unveiled 2024 federal budget proposes to increase the capital gains inclusion rate to 66.67% from 50%. This article focuses on the impacts this may have on your corporation and whether you should consider selling securities before the...
Read more