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James and Deborah Kraft

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Understanding the lifetime capital gains exemption

What it is and how to access it

By James and Deborah Kraft |October 20, 2017

5 min read

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Tax News

How active versus passive business income is taxed

How each is taxed, and why

By James and Deborah Kraft |June 30, 2017

5 min read

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The value of company valuations

Tax and estate implications of this important exercise

By James and Deborah Kraft |October 28, 2016

6 min read

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Tax News

How new rules for eligible capital property will work

Is there still an opportunity for tax deferral?

By James and Deborah Kraft |June 24, 2016

4 min read

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Tax News

A look at new personal tax rates

Assessing impact on integration

By James and Deborah Kraft |February 19, 2016

3 min read

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Tax News

How to use a section 85 rollover

Tips for restructuring businesses to keep up with change

By James and Deborah Kraft |January 22, 2016

5 min read

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Industry

Tax brackets have changed…but there’s more

The government's Ways and Means motion also introduced several unexpected changes for small business owners.

By James and Deborah Kraft |December 14, 2015

2 min read

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Tax News

Help corporations save taxes through RDTOH account

Help clients with corporations save taxes through the RDTOH account

By James and Deborah Kraft |October 30, 2015

4 min read

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Life

Pros and cons of new life insurance rules

Changes to tax rules will impact policy owners

By James and Deborah Kraft |September 18, 2015

4 min read

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