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Episodes
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
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
SoloS12: CRA’s 2026 Rule Traps Your Family in an Endless Audit
- 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
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
EpisodeCanada Wants $500K to Let You Leave | Majority, Exit Tax, Bare Trusts
How majority government power, headline tax cuts, and hidden compliance rules can quietly cost Canadians far more than they realize.
- Business Sale
- Trust Planning
- Family Trust
GuestIs Your Accountant Actually Helping You?
How financial planning, tax strategy, and the right advisory team come together to build long-term wealth.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
GuestThe IRS And CRA Double Tax Trap For Canadians
What no one tells you about the million-dollar tax traps, IRS penalties, and the entity mismatch that can bankrupt your investment.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeImmigration Tax Traps That Cost Thousands
What no one tells you about foreign assets, worldwide income, and the CRA penalties that can wipe out your savings.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
GuestMost Wills Fail. Here's Why
What no one tells you about wills, executors, and what happens after you die.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeYour Business Partner Can Take Everything
The clause most founders ignore until it’s too late.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeShould Your Money Live in a Corporation or Personally?
Most people know what to invest in. Almost nobody talks about where to invest — and that one decision does the most work.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeHelping Your Kids? CRA Takes a Cut
Why “gifts” can create tax exposure for parents.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeBeing An Executor Can Cost You Personally
The hidden liability, CRA traps, and estate mistakes that overwhelm even the most trusted person in your life.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeCRA Bill That Destroys Wealth After Divorce
Why family law, tax rules, and poor documentation can turn parental help into an unintended wealth transfer.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeThe Audit Machine – What 53,000 CRA Employees Are Actually Doing
How CRA's growing audit machine uses data, automation, and aggressive enforcement tactics to identify risks, escalate reviews, and collect billions beyond regular tax filings.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeLeaving Canada? Here’s What The CRA Wants You To Know
What tax residency, departure tax, and cutting ties really mean when you move abroad.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeThe $10M Tax Bill When A Business Owner Dies
How one founder almost lost half his legacy — and how planning saved it.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
EpisodeCRA Voluntary Disclosure Program 2025 Explained | What's Changed & What It Means
What’s Changed — and What It Means for Canadians.
- Estate Planning
- Business Sale
- Corporate Reorganization
Posts
Will vs. Trust: Which One Actually Controls Your Assets In Canada?
Most Canadians think their will controls everything they own – but beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and probate rules often decide where assets actually go. Learn how wills, trusts, probate, and tax planning work together to protect family wealth and avoid costly estate mistakes.
The Tax Rule That Punishes Canadians for Helping Family — And What You Can Do About It
New CRA bare trust filing catches family bank accounts, joint titles, crypto held for relatives—$50K penalties even if you owe $0 tax. Bill C-15 passed House, Senate next. Sign petition + download checklist before 2026 tax year.
3 CRA Powers Coming in 2026 That Every Canadian Needs to Know
New CRA powers let auditors demand sworn testimony (no transcript), issue $50/day penalties without court, and freeze reassessment clocks indefinitely. Download MP letter template to fight back before legislation passes.
One Mistake Killed His $5M Deal — Why the Wrong Team Destroys Business Sales
One wrong hire destroyed a $5M business deal due to hidden tax traps from poor pre-sale cleanup. Learn why regular accountants fail at M&A, how to build the right deal team, and avoid CRA post-sale audits.
$800K Tax Bill That Should’ve Been $0 — The 5 Mistakes That Cost This Business Owner Everything
Discover the 5 critical errors that turned a $0 tax bill into an $800K disaster for a business owner. Learn how to protect your company from CRA reassessments, audits, and massive penalties.