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Tax planning opportunities that get missed

The biggest misconception is that tax planning happens when the return is prepared. It is most effective before a transaction and before the year ends.

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What to know

Planning areas owners often leave until filing time, when many of them no longer work.

  • Compensation planning
  • Timing of income and expenses
  • Shareholder loan planning
  • Capital asset planning
  • HST input tax credits
  • Home-office deductions and vehicle expense tracking
  • Family-related planning where it is appropriate
  • A review of the corporate structure

Put it into practice

Every one of these depends on the client’s facts. The list is a reason to have the conversation, not a set of steps to apply alone.

A note about this resource

This is general information for business owners in Ontario and the GTA. It is not tax, legal, or accounting advice for your file.