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Some Tax Decisions Cannot Be Undone
Some tax decisions can be adjusted. Others can be corrected. But some, once implemented, cannot be undone. Quality tax planning requires understanding what is being locked in before it is too late.
danyturgeon
11 hours ago2 min read
Risk Is the Real Cost of Tax
Tax is the visible cost. Risk is often the real one. Quality tax planning is about making defensible decisions and understanding the trade‑offs when the cost of being wrong is material.
danyturgeon
Mar 312 min read
Why “Saving Tax” Is the Wrong Objective
Most people who come to see me start with the same question: “How can I pay less tax?” It sounds reasonable. It is also the wrong place to start. The objective of good tax planning is not to “save tax.”The objective is to make a defensible decision when the cost of being wrong is material . There is an important difference. Some tax positions reduce tax today but increase risk tomorrow. Others do the opposite. And some decisions cannot be undone once they are implemented. Tha
danyturgeon
Mar 151 min read


Are You Renting Out Part of Your Home? Don’t Overlook the Change in Use Rules!
Are You Renting Out Part of Your Home? Don’t Overlook the Change in Use Rules!
danyturgeon
Jul 3, 20252 min read
Protect Your Investments: Understanding the Allowable Business Investment Loss (ABIL)
Investing in or lending money to a small business can be a great opportunity, but what happens if the business fails and your loan is...
danyturgeon
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit: A Much-Needed Financial Relief
Ontario’s 2025 budget proposed a promising measure for individuals living in Ontario undergoing fertility treatments—a new refundable tax...
danyturgeon
May 21, 20252 min read


🚗 Taxable Benefits & Audit Risks: What Accountants Should Tell Their Clients
My company pays for my pickup...great!
danyturgeon
May 13, 20252 min read
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In the following org chart, do corporations have to share the $500,000 business limit?[1]
The answer is no! In fact, Immo will not have a business limit, and Opco X and Opco Y will each have a business limit if Immo makes an...
danyturgeon
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Change in Use
What are the tax consequences if I have started renting my residence?
danyturgeon
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Real Estate Investor – Quick Sale ("Flip"): Capital Gain or Business Income?
Will your real estate quick sale ("Flip") will be taxed as capital gain or business income?
danyturgeon
Mar 2, 20252 min read
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