Dates and location
Hours
Dates and location
Hours
Description
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Understand the recently-announced major changes to the taxation of capital gains and housing in Canada. Despite the "doom and gloom" that is oftentimes reported in the media, various positive developments in this area have also been introduced. Learn possible strategies for tax minimization.
Lessons Include:
- Introduction
- What is a Capital Gain?
- Changes to Taxation of Capital Gains
- Capital Gains Exemption
- Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive
- Employee Ownership Trusts
- Tax Minimization Strategies
- Residential Housing Assistance
- Residential Housing Restrictions
- Conclusion
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will understand:
- Capital gains are (potentially) subject to a higher rate of tax after June 24, 2024.
- Individuals can benefit from an increase in the Capital Gains Exemption, the new Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive and sale of their business to an Employee Ownership Trust.
- Residential housing in Canada continues to be a hot topic, with various measures available to assist first-time home buyers as well as restrict the short-term rentals and "flipping" in this sector.
Who Will Benefit
This course is designed for CPAs and other professionals who are looking to gain an understanding of the latest developments in this area of taxation. Examples of individuals who would benefit from this course include:
- Accountants
- Financial advisors
- Business owners
- Individuals holding investments
- Current owners of residential housing
- Potential "first-time" buyers of residential housing
How to Access the Course
This is an online session. This course is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once registered, you can access the material at any time.
However, you will only have access to the course for 90 days after REGISTRATION.
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Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Alex Garber, CPA, CA, MTax has been in public practice since 2004, specializing in income taxation for Canadian owner-managed businesses and their shareholders. Alex started his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP in Toronto. He is currently an independent tax advisor, assisting various clients, sole-practitioners and CPA firms in the Greater Toronto Area. Alex has a particular passion for tax education. He is an adjunct professor at the Schulich School of Business at York University, teaching taxation to both undergraduate and master's students, where he has won multiple awards for outstanding teaching. Alex also delivers PD seminars for CPA Ontario and is a frequent speaker at various conferences and training sessions on the topic of income taxation in Canada.