Protecting a family’s legacy through Bill C-208

Family Business

Our client—married owners of an established home improvement retailer—wanted to hand off their business to their two children after the pandemic made them realize the importance of putting a future plan in place.

Intergenerational business transfers: Changes you should know

Tax Alert

If you are transferring your family business, you need to know about amendments to Bill C-208 that were proposed in Budget 2023. Our tax alert covers what's ahead.

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Succession planning: Transferring your family business to the next generation

Webinar

The federal government proposed amendments to the rules in Bill C-208 to facilitate intergenerational business transfers (IBT), including the introduction of two separate sets of tests to impose new restrictions.

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Bill C-208: what you need to consider now

Tax Services

Changes to Bill C-208 may come as early as November 1. In this video, Keith MacIntyre discusses three things for business owners to consider now.

Bill C-208 intergenerational transfer questions answered

Tax Services

With Bill C-208 now in effect but with potential amendments on the horizon, our advisors answer some key questions to help your business—and legacy.

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Bill C-208—Easing tax burdens on intergenerational transfers

Tax alert

Bill C-208, a private member’s bill, proposes to exempt certain intergenerational transfers from the punitive section 84.1 rules if certain conditions are met.

6 min read |

Plan now for your family succession

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