Tag: Small business owner

Most people don’t associate house painting with high growth, brand strategy, and financial forecasting. But Brian Young is not most people. Brian started Home Painters Toronto in his first year of university. What began as a side hustle quickly became...

Most people drive past an abandoned factory and see a liability. Rodney Wilts and his partners saw potential—and had the track record, conviction, and structure to make something extraordinary out of it. Rodney is a former environmental lawyer turned real...

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Michaud on my YouTube channel, Real Estate Tax Tips. Lisa is a real estate coach, intentional investing advocate, and the host of the Golden Girls Podcast. She has built a...

Sometimes tax law isn’t black and white, especially when it comes to reporting rentalincome in a family arrangement.In the case of this, a Taxpayer claimed rental losses while his family lived in his property. He even reported the income. So...

Are you a Canadian investor considering purchasing property in the United States? Before you dive in, pause for a moment and consider this: Choosing the wrong ownership structure can cost you thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes. Today, let’s explore...

We’ve officially wrapped up this year’s tax season—what a relief! After reviewing many tax returns, one thing stood out clearly: many homeowners and investors are facing significantly higher mortgage interest costs, with some even experiencing real financial losses. That’s why...

If you’re running a business in Canada—whether you’re incorporated or not—there are real, powerful tax strategies available to help you reduce your taxes and reinvest more into your business. These aren’t loopholes. They’re structured incentives, built into the Income Tax...

It’s April 2025, and Canadians are racing to file their 2024 tax returns. Whether you’re a real estate investor, small business owner, or employee, these tax deductions and credits can save you thousands—but only if you know what to look...

It’s been a few weeks since I published my initial deep dive into the 2025 election tax policies. In that time, both the Conservatives and Liberals have released several new proposals that could reshape how we earn, invest, and build in...