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Recently, Canadians have soured on the United States as a vacation destination. Canadians are going south less and re-exploring the beauty of Canada. To me, there is much here in Canada, from the amazing beauty of Cape Breton to the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia and Alberta, and so much in between.
We Canadians love our country, our culture, and our diversity. So, many of us are shopping at home now, snowbirds are moving back, and U.S. expats living in Canada are wondering if maintaining their U.S. citizenship with costly tax filing compliance is worth it.

Canadians recently elected a new Liberal government.
Here's what the Liberal Party has proposed — and how it could impact you.

Year-end tax returns for a small business owner can be a lot of work whether you have a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or an incorporated company. However, the record-keeping requirements, government filings, and planning strategies are all more complicated when you have a corporation.

The United States has had income tax expatriation rules for many years, which may apply taxes when individuals give up their U.S. citizenship, or properly surrender their green cards. The rules are a bit like the taxes that can apply to Canadians moving out of Canada as far as a deemed disposition of assets is concerned.

Although several studies have shown that wealthier people tend to be happier, prioritizing money over all else can also be harmful. Money correlates with happiness, but only to a point.

New alternative minimum tax (AMT) provisions came into effect on January 1, 2024.

The federal government introduced AMT in 1986 to ensure high income individuals paid a fair share of tax.

As we approach year-end, there are several tax planning considerations to keep in mind. Let’s review five of them.