5 BULLET FRIDAYS - Tax Mechanic News, Tips, Strategies

Life Insurance as a Tax Shelter?

Life insurance can indeed serve as a potential tax shelter for individuals seeking to minimize their tax liabilities. This tax-advantaged status primarily arises from the unique tax treatment of life insurance policies in many jurisdictions, including the United States and Canada.

Let’s explore some of the key thoughts behind this strategy.

Tax Deferral: One of the key benefits of life insurance as a tax shelter is the ability to accumulate cash value within a policy on a tax-deferred basis. The growth of cash value is not subject to income tax as long as it remains within the policy.
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Tax Season and Teamwork

The tax season officially began this week, signaling the start of long days, extensive paperwork, nights without sleep, and collaborative effort. For those accustomed to working in teams, effective delegation is recognized as crucial. Delegation, a cornerstone of leadership and teamwork, allows individuals with diverse skills, roles, and responsibilities to unite, distribute tasks, and enhance manageability.

We're fully engaged in processing files and cases meticulously and efficiently, sometimes sacrificing sleep and even weekend leisure time. Together, we'll navigate through this tax season! Are you prepared to file? WE ARE!!!

The Voluntary Disclosure Program

The VDP is your answer to saving thousands of dollars on penalties and interest in case of several years of overdue returns, or any errors and omissions made on already filed returns, if you are eligible.

We created a 3-part series outlining the gist of the program, eligibility criteria and some details of the process. Check out this short video explaining what the VDP does for you.

As always, we are a phone call away to answer your VDP-related questions. Is the Voluntary Disclosure Program something you should consider? Book a call to discuss!

Does your property qualify as a principal residence?

Discover the Principal Residence Exemption, a pivotal tax advantage for Canadians. Since 2016, reporting the sale of your principal residence is mandatory, facilitating effective exemption claims. Qualification hinges on residency conditions, land considerations, and rental arrangements. Your intentions upon property purchase also impact tax implications. Understand how the Residential Property Flipping Rule affects profits from short-term property ownership. Late reporting may result in penalties. Seeking clarity on eligibility? Contact us for expert guidance! #taxmechanic. Explore further to unlock valuable insights and ensure tax compliance. Read More

Tax Season is here.

Corporate Tax Season is here. Click to find out!

And that, my friends, would be IT for this Friday.
Have a safe and fun-filled weekend, and if tax problems weigh you down, all it takes is a call to start fixing them: