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10 Lessons Learned From Analyzing Commercial Properties

10 Lessons Learned From Analyzing Commercial Properties

A couple of weeks ago, Erwin and his friends found a mixed-used property that they’re interested in. The property is located on a busy street, across the street from a site that was sold to a developer. This site will...

October 18, 2018

Contractors: 3 Business Tips to Take Your Business to the Next Level

Life Lessons Other tax issues Should I incorporate?

Contractors: 3 Business Tips to Take Your Business to the Next Level

My dad is a general contractor in Hong Kong. My brother works for him as a project manager. My dad loves to share with me how much business he has completed in the last year. He loves to talk about...

October 11, 2018

How to Deduct Travel Expense by Avoiding This Cirque Du Soleil’s $38M Mistake

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How to Deduct Travel Expense by Avoiding This Cirque Du Soleil’s $38M Mistake

I spent a few days in Hong Kong last week attending my grandma’s funeral. (Thank you for all the clients who’ve reached out. Much appreciated.) While I was there prepping for this week’s blog post, I found a court case...

October 3, 2018

How to Maximize Return on Investment Using Savings & Line of Credit

Capital cost allowance Real estate investment Small business and real estate

How to Maximize Return on Investment Using Savings & Line of Credit

A bunch of our friends and I started a small charity a few years ago. Did you know… 37% of Hamilton children go hungry over the holidays. Our goal was to provide holiday dinners to people who’re in need. We...

September 25, 2018

How to Maximize HST Claims When Purchasing a New Vehicle

Capital cost allowance HST rebate Other tax issues Should I incorporate?

How to Maximize HST Claims When Purchasing a New Vehicle

My cousin got married in May 2016 in Hong Kong. Robin was 2.5 years old, and Bruce was 10-month-old at the time. We would have cramped in a less than 800 square foot condo one bathroom with a total of...

September 20, 2018

6 Little Known Facts About Structuring Joint Venture Deal in Real Estate

HST rebate Real estate corporations Real estate investment Should I incorporate?Small business and real estate

6 Little Known Facts About Structuring Joint Venture Deal in Real Estate

Back to school week! My daughter is in Junior Kindergarten this year. Since she had been in half day daycare five days a week last year, I didn’t expect to get emotional when she’s off to the full-day kindergarten on...

September 6, 2018

Contractors: Here’s a Quick Guide to Progress Billing

HST rebate Other tax issues Should I incorporate?Small business and real estate

Contractors: Here’s a Quick Guide to Progress Billing

Thank you for the overwhelming feedback for my last week’s blog post about my dad. I am extremely grateful to be able to share such an inspiring life story. I consider myself as a gritty person because I have the...

August 30, 2018

If You Can Read ABC You Can Become a Millionaire: A Tribute to The Grittiest Role Model in My Life

Life Lessons Should I incorporate?Small business and real estate

If You Can Read ABC You Can Become a Millionaire: A Tribute to The Grittiest Role Model in My Life

Summer is fun. It is fun taking the kids around town to enjoy different activities. Summer is also about learning as well. I learned about Grit this summer, and my kids learned how to swim. And I used what I...

August 24, 2018

Ontario Landlord Watch Conference & 3 Common HST Scenarios When Building a New House

HST rebate Real estate investment

Ontario Landlord Watch Conference & 3 Common HST Scenarios When Building a New House

Today, I got the opportunity to speak to Kayla, the founder of a group called Ontario Landlord Watch. She has started Ontario Landlord Watch initiative since 2010, acting as a voice to our government advocating fairness among landlords and tenants...

August 15, 2018

5 HST Planning Tips for Developers and Builders

HST rebate Other tax issues Real estate investment Small business and real estate

5 HST Planning Tips for Developers and Builders

This summer has been tough. A close client passed away suddenly at the age of 52, leaving his wife, his children, his family, friends and JV partners all in shock. At the visitation of his funeral, packed with his friends...

July 27, 2018

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