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Tax

Use the advantages of the low corporate tax rate on active business income to defer taxes.
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Tax

Review your business activities to see if they qualify for the Scientific and Experimental Development tax credit.
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Debt Management

All things being equal, repay any debt with the highest interest rate first.
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Financial Planning

Improve the value of your business by preparing it for sale or transition; plan for it today even if you are not thinking of selling it.
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Business Management

Consider setting up a Board of Advisors for your business.
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Tax

A single person can claim a tax credit for a dependent child, grandchild, sibling, parent or grandparent.
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Tax

If your business is not incorporated, you can write off business losses against other income.
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Debt Management

If possible, utilize financing options that calculate interest on net borrowings by offsetting cash balances that you may have against your debt.
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Debt Management

Businesses should match the repayment terms of debt to the life of an asset to avert liquidity problems.
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Financial Planning

Compare the after-tax returns for each investment rather than the before-tax returns.
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Tax

Income splitting pensions can reduce taxes.
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Business Management

Make sure that your electronic data is backed up regularly and stored offsite.
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Business Management

Incorporate a holding company to help manage your business risks.
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Tax

Snowbirds, note: A second home or cottage is regarded as personal-use property if used primarily by the taxpayer or a relative (or beneficiary).
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Financial Planning

Compare your monthly income needs to long-term disability coverage.
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Financial Planning

Create a retirement and wealth creation plan as early as possible with the help of your investment professional.
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Debt Management

Where possible, seek financing options that are not due on demand.
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Tax

Combine donations made by both spouses onto only one tax return to maximize the tax benefits.
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Tax

Review the allocation of investments between your RRSP and non-registered investment accounts to ensure investments are being held in the most tax advantageous manner.
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Tax

Save taxes with tax-free savings accounts.
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Tax

Utilize an Employee Health Services Plan in your business to reduce the after-tax cost of your medical expenses.
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Business Management

Review your business to take advantage of all government training grants available.
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Business Management

Make sure that you have a great bookkeeper.
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Debt Management

Avoid carrying balances on credit cards.
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Financial Planning

Review and update your Will every two years or when situations in your life change.
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Debt Management

Take advantage of low interest rates to refinance and reorganize your debt.
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Business Management

Use accounting software to compare your business performance to your budget.
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Tax

Reduce taxes by donating stock with capital gains to your favourite charity.
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Tax

Use life insurance products to transfer wealth tax effectively to the next generation.
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Tax

Contribute to your RRSP early to maximize tax deferred growth.
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Tax

Get your tax returns to your accountant early for timely filing.
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Debt Management

Get out of non-tax deductible debt as quickly as possible.
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Business Management

Don’t make a business decisions based solely on tax consequences.
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Tax

If you borrowed funds to purchase real estate from which you’ll earn income, the interest expense is deductible, unless the real estate is vacant land.
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Business Management

Review all guarantees on a regular basis to ensure that, where possible, they are reduced regularly.
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Tax

If you stayed home to raise young children, apply for the Child Rearing Drop-out when you apply for any CPP benefits.
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Financial Planning

Use life insurance products to protect your family and the value of your estate.
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