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SoloThe Airbnb Tax Nobody Knows About
How Airbnb income can quietly transform your home into a taxable commercial property – triggering unexpected HST, loss of principal residence treatment, and massive tax exposure on sale.
- Business Owners
- Business Sale
- Legal Perspective
SoloS22: CRA’s 5 Most Dangerous Weeks (Now)
💡 The Canada Revenue Agency is currently in the most aggressive five weeks of its fiscal year. The Auditor General found that 40% of audit files are closed in February and March.
- CRA Audit
- CRA Powers
- Quick Tip
SoloS20: He Lost $5M to the CRA Because He Trusted His Accountant
Selling a business isn’t just about finding a buyer or negotiating the right price. In this episode, I walk you through the five stages of a business sale where having the wrong people on your team can cost you millions — or kill the deal entirely.
- Trust Planning
- Family Trust
- CRA Audit
SoloS18: 3 CRA Powers Coming in 2026 Will Ruin You
The federal government is proposing three major new powers for the CRA — and they could fundamentally change how tax audits work in Canada. In this episode, we discuss: - The proposed power for CRA to put taxpayers under oath during an audit - The new $50 per day non-compliance…
- CRA Audit
- CRA Powers
- Wills & Estates
SoloS17: CRA Doesn’t Want You to See This Petition
A petition is circulating about three new powers the Canadian government wants to give the CRA. Within 48 hours, more than 700 Canadians signed it — without media coverage, political promotion, or organizational backing.
- CRA Audit
- CRA Powers
- Quick Tip
SoloS16: Most Wills Fail. Here’s Why
In this episode, we sit down with barrister and solicitor Hasan Naqvi to uncover why most wills fail — not because the will wasn’t prepared, but because those wills no longer reflect their lives or intentions From handwritten wills and intestacy rules to executors…
- Wills & Estates
- Quick Tip
- Tax Compliance
SoloS15: CRA’s 2026 Rule Punishes You for Helping Family
If you’ve ever helped a family member financially — by putting your name on a bank account, property, or investment — this could affect you. Canada is moving toward enforcing new reporting rules around “bare trusts”, and the penalties for missing them can be significant — even…
- Family Trust
- CRA Audit
- CRA Powers
SoloS14: CRA’s Bare Trust Costs Will Crush Families
If your name is on a property, bank account, or investment that actually belongs to someone else — this could cost your family thousands every year… even if you owe zero tax. Canada’s new “bare trust” rules are turning simple family help into an ongoing compliance burden.
- Trust Planning
- Family Trust
- CRA Audit
SoloS13: CRA’s 2026 Bare Trust Rule - You’re On Your Own
There’s a new CRA rule coming in 2026 that could affect millions of Canadians — and when it hits, you might not find anyone to help you deal with it. Not your accountant.
- Trust Planning
- Family Trust
- CRA Audit
SoloS12: CRA’s 2026 Rule Traps Your Family in an Endless Audit
- Family Trust
- CRA Audit
- CRA Powers
SoloS10: CRA Is Calling Your Employees Behind Your Back
CRA may be calling your employees — not you — and asking questions about how tips are handled in your business. This isn't just for restaurants—if you run a Salon, Spa, Barber Shop, or Cafe in Canada, the CRA's new focus on electronic tips affects you Most owners don’t even know…
- CRA Audit
- CRA Powers
- Quick Tip
SoloS9: They Want Your Kid To Pay This
A proposal was floated suggesting Canadian graduates should pay $500,000 if they leave the country to work abroad. It sounds extreme — but ideas like this often start as applause lines before becoming policy discussions.
- Quick Tip
- Tax Compliance
- Business Owners