Tax Materials

  • Tax Law 2024: Navigating Changes to the Tax Landscape

    Original Broadcast Date: January 17, 2024

    Materials pricing: $90 plus GST $4.50 totalling $94.50

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    Program Overview: Significant changes are on the horizon in the world of taxation. In August 2023, the Government of Canada unveiled an extensive package of draft legislative proposals, covering a wide variety of tax measures long-awaited by taxpayers and tax practitioners alike. Our esteemed expert faculty will take you through the key new and proposed federal tax legislation. You will leave equipped with essential knowledge and valuable insights to master the dynamic terrain ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of tax law changes.

  • Tax and Succession Planning for the Family Business 2023

    Original Broadcast Date: November 21 & 22, 2023

    Materials pricing: $160 plus GST $8.00 totalling $168.00

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    Program Overview: The family business structure is the form of enterprise for the vast majority of businesses operating in Canada. As demographics continue to shift, the focus on effective tax and succession planning will be paramount for owners and families alike. Compounded by a changing legal and financial landscape, it is essential for professionals and operators in this area to remain on top of the many challenges and issues faced by family businesses today.

    This program focuses on technical and complex issues relating to the protection and transfer of wealth in family business situations. Our expert faculty will equip you with practical and effective strategies you can directly apply in your practice. You will learn the best planning techniques and structures that best preserve wealth and protect family interests in the face of an unstable market, impending succession, resultant taxes and other complicated family dynamics.

  • International Issues in Tax and Estate Planning 2023

    Original Broadcast Date: May 10, 2023

    Materials pricing: $100 plus GST $5.00 totalling $105.00

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    Program Overview: The structure of Canadian families and businesses is becoming more complex and diverse than ever before, and increasingly clients present with assets and beneficiaries located worldwide. Inefficient planning can be disastrous for clients, and practitioners must ensure they stay on top of the best practices and changes in this field. Give your clients peace of mind and security by learning to navigate planning methods and issues that arise when dealing with multiple jurisdictions.

    This conference will keep you current on some of the most pressing developments and challenges faced by planners today, bringing together leading experts on estate planning, wealth management and taxation issues to provide you with practical, current advice for addressing the many challenges that arise when clients’ assets and beneficiaries are dispersed across multiple jurisdictions. Our expert faculty will provide you with practical planning tools and strategies that you can immediately apply to your practice. You will gain a solid understanding of essential issues and discuss the potential concerns that may arise from time-to-time.

  • Tax Law 2023: New Developments and Emerging Issues

    Original Broadcast Date: January 26, 2023

    Materials pricing: $90 plus GST $4.50 totalling $94.50

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    Program Overview: Changes to tax law and policy can have significant impacts on your clients. Keeping on top of new rules and upcoming developments is essential to your practice. Knowing what is on the horizon and what to look out for will allow you to give your clients the advice they need to manage their affairs and their businesses.

    At this conference, our expert faculty will cover the key new developments in tax law and policy, and bring you up to date on what to expect in 2023.

  • Tax and Succession Planning for the Family Business 2022

    Original Broadcast Date: November 17 & 18, 2022

    Materials pricing: $180 plus GST $9.00 totalling $189.00

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    Program Overview: The family business structure is the main form of enterprise for the vast majority of businesses operating in Canada. As demographics shift, the focus on effective tax and succession planning will be paramount for owners and families alike. Compounded by a shifting legal and financial landscape, it is essential for professionals and operators in this area to remain on top of the many challenges and issues faced by the family business today.

    This program focuses on technical and complex issues relating to the protection and transfer of wealth in family business situations. Our expert faculty will equip you with practical and effective strategies you can directly utilize in your practice. You will learn the best planning techniques and structures that best preserve wealth and protect family interests in the face of an unstable market, impending succession, resultant taxes and other complicated family dynamics.

  • Tax Planning for Business Sales 2022

    Original Broadcast Date: March 29, 2022

    Materials pricing: $130 plus GST $6.50 totalling $136.50

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    Program Overview: The sale of a business carries many tax implications that can be managed through careful planning and knowledge of the relevant rules. Knowing what to look out for and which tools to use will allow business owners, managers, or advisors to optimize transactions.

    At this conference, our expert faculty will cover the key considerations to manage tax issues and risks in the course of selling a business. You will learn how to avoid common traps effectively, and how to structure transactions to reduce risk.

  • Tax and Succession Planning for the Family Business 2021

    Original Broadcast Date: November 22 & 23, 2021

    Materials pricing: $150 plus GST $7.50 totalling $157.50

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    Program Overview: The family business structure is the main form of enterprise for the vast majority of businesses operating in Canada. As demographics shift, the focus on effective tax and succession planning will be paramount for owners and families alike. Compounded by a shifting legal and financial landscape, it is essential for professionals and operators in this area to remain on top of the many challenges and issues faced by family business today.

    This program focuses on technical and complex issues relating to the protection and transfer of wealth in family business situations, with an emphasis on the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in. Our expert faculty will equip you with practical and effective strategies you can directly utilize in your practice. You will learn the best planning techniques and structures that best preserve wealth and protect family interests in the face of an unstable market, impending succession, resultant taxes and other complicated family dynamics.

  • When the CRA Cometh: Audits and Appeals (2021)

    Original Broadcast Date: March 10, 2021

    Material pricing: $75 plus GST $3.75 totalling $78.75

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    Program Overview: Navigating tax audits and appeals can be scary and overwhelming. As a taxpayer or advisor, it is imperative that you understand your rights and obligations at the outset of any audit or investigation. Knowing what to expect and how to proceed will be crucial to achieving the best possible outcome in your specific circumstances.

    At this conference, our expert faculty will guide you through the audit and appeals process. You will learn about the CRA’s powers and the limits on those powers at each stage, and your rights as a taxpayer or advisor. You will leave equipped with strategies for risk assessment and mitigation, as well as tool to protect your clients and yourself while securing the best available result.

  • Tax and Succession Planning for the Family Business: Protecting Your Investments in Challenging Times (2020)

    Original Broadcast Date: November 27, 2020

    Material pricing: $130 plus GST $6.50 totalling $136.50

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    Program Overview: The family business structure is the main form of enterprise for the vast majority of businesses operating in Canada, and practical and financial impacts of the COVID-19 crisis continue to have profound and far reaching effects on their operation and sustainability. Family businesses of all sizes need to carefully evaluate their circumstances and take steps to ensure they are in the strongest possible position moving forward. As demographics and the business landscape continue to shift, the focus on effective tax and succession planning will be paramount for owners and families alike, and it is more essential than ever for professionals and operators in this area to remain on top of the many challenges and issues faced by family businesses today.

    This program focuses on technical and complex issues relating to the protection and transfer of wealth in family business situations, with an emphasis on the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in. Our expert faculty will take you through the impacts of the pandemic on family business and equip you with practical and effective strategies you can directly utilize in your practice. You will learn the best planning techniques and structures that best preserve wealth and protect family interests in the face of an unstable market, impending succession, resultant taxes and other complicated family dynamics.

  • Managing Risk in Tax Planning (2020)

    Original Broadcast Date: February 5, 2020

    Material pricing: $140 plus GST $7.00 totalling $147.00

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    Program Overview: Many business transactions carry tax implications that can be managed through careful planning and knowledge of the relevant rules. Whether a business is just starting out or is long-established, important decisions made every day can have tax implication down the road. Knowing how to manage risk will allow business owners, managers, or advisors to optimize transactions.

    At this conference, our expert faculty will cover the key considerations to manage risks in the course of tax planning, including applicable anti-avoidance rules. You will learn how to avoid common traps effectively, and how to structure transactions to reduce risk.

  • First Nation Taxation (2020)

    Original Broadcast Date: January 28 & 29, 2020

    Material pricing: $155 plus GST $7.75 totalling $162.75

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    Program Overview: Unique tax issues affect First Nations, and understanding them is key to advising clients, fostering economic development and increasing First Nation government revenue streams. This course will help you understand the legal and legislative changes that impact First Nation taxation issues. You will also learn how to use the competitive advantage of First Nation tax to foster economic development. An effective tax regime can result in a greater ability to provide incentives to on-reserve businesses and to expand community services. This course will provide opportunities to learn and discuss these issues with leading experts, and attendees will come away with new tools to navigate the maze of applicable tax provisions and rules.

  • Tax Fundamentals for Real Estate Transactions (2019)

    Original Broadcast Date: November 6, 2019

    Material pricing: $130 plus GST $6.50 totalling $136.50

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    Program Overview: Where taxes are involved, real estate transactions can be complex. Advisors must have the ability to identify specific tax issues related to real estate activities and understand the implications of these issues when dealing with most common forms of real estate investment. Projects often include several participants, or parties outside of Canada, requiring structuring which suits the uniqueness of each project and the business interests of each participant. It is essential for advisors to stay abreast of the latest law and guidance to ensure clients’ expectations are met and interest protected.

    This program assembles and expert faculty to guide you through the significant taxation issues arising in various aspects of real estate activities. You will explore important tax-planning opportunities and potential pitfalls when structuring a deal and learn practical tax effective techniques to guide you from acquisition through to disposition of Canadian real estate.

  • Tax and Succession Planning for the Family Business (2019)

    Original Broadcast Date: October 23 & 24, 2019

    Material pricing: $185 plus GST $9.25 totalling $194.25

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    Program Overview: The family business structure is the main form of enterprise for the vast majority of businesses operating in Canada. As demographics shift, the focus on effective tax and succession planning will be paramount for owners and families alike. Compounded by a shifting legal and financial landscape, it is essential for professionals and operators in this area to remain on top of the many challenges and issues faced by family businesses today.

    This program focuses on technical and complex issues relating to the protection and transfer of wealth in family business situations. Our expert faculty will take you through the impact of new case law, legislation and CRA pronouncements, as well as equip you with practical and effective strategies you can directly utilize in your practice. You will learn the planning techniques and structures that best preserve wealth and protect family interests in the face of an unstable market, impending succession, resultant taxes and other complicated family dynamics.

  • Taxation of Common Business Transactions (2019)

    Original Broadcast Date: February 5, 2019

    Material pricing: $265 plus GST $13.25 totalling $278.25

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    Program Overview: Many business transactions carry tax implications that can be managed through careful planning and knowledge of the relevant rules. Whether a business is just starting out or is long-established, important decisions made every day can have tax implications down the road. Knowing when to make use of tax rollovers and other tools will allow business owners, managers, or advisors to optimize transactions.

    As this conference, our expert faculty will cover the key considerations when comparing the taxation of various business transactions, including applicable anti-avoidance rules. Our faculty will highlight common and important issues affecting the taxation of corporate rollovers, partnership rollovers, corporate merges and acquisitions of control. You will learn how to avoid common traps effectively, and how to structure transactions to reduce tax burdens.