Tax for Canadian Business Owners: Trusts, Holdcos & Exits
How you structure your business decides how much you keep, today and when you sell. These videos cover family trusts, holding companies, whether money should stay in your corporation or come out personally, corporate cash traps, vehicles, the lifetime capital gains exemption, and getting your company ready for a buyer. They're built for Canadian owners who want straight answers before they make a decision that is hard to undo.
Episodes
- 13:55
Family Trusts Explained: Why the Wealthy Never Gift Their Kids Anything
- 1:09:15
Should Your Money Live in a Corporation or Personally?
- 17:06
5 Signs You Need a Holding Company (Canadian Tax)
- 1:36:06
How to Make Your Company Sale-Ready
- 10:13
Your Family Can Save $12K A Year Through This Tax Strategy
- 41:18
Don't Buy A Car In 2026 Until You Learn CRA's Rules
- 11:10
CRA Trap of Excess Corporate Cash
- 58:34
Is Your Accountant Actually Helping You?
- 10:41
How to Actually Qualify for the $1.25M LCGE
- 8:46
Strange Tax Scenarios: Paying Taxes Without Making Money or Donating Big!
- 54:27
Your Business Partner Can Take Everything
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