William J. Fowlis, KC, FCPA, FCA, TEP

Associé | Calgary

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Upcoming changes to the capital gains inclusion rate: Planning opportunities to reduce the impact of the new rules

Since 2000, the capital gains inclusion rate under the Income Tax Act (the “Tax Act”) has been one-half of the applicable capital gain.  As a consequence, capital gains during this period of time have generally been subject to tax at […]

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Update on Bill C-208 New taxation rules impacting transfers of family businesses to the next generation

In our previous article on this topic, we discussed Bill C-208 (the “Legislation”), a Private Member’s bill that amends the Income Tax Act[1] (the “Act”) to change certain rules in sections 55 and 84.1 of the Act to facilitate intergenerational […]

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New taxation rules impacting transfers of family businesses to the next generation Everything you thought you knew about intergenerational transfers is now wrong

Owners of family small business corporations, family farming and fishing corporations, especially those contemplating intergenerational transfers of those businesses, should take note of a significant change to Canada’s tax laws designed to « level the playing-field » between related-party and arm’s-length transfers. […]

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William Fowlis quoted in The Globe and Mail’s Family Business Report

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William Fowlis is quoted in The Globe and Mail’s Family Business Report: Running a family business involves intricate teamwork by a group of family members collaborating in lockstep for the good of the entire enterprise. It also requires advisors working […]

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Redémarrer le chronomètre de la disposition présumée d’une fiducie après 21 ans : la situation économique au temps du coronavirus (COVID-19) pourrait être le bon moment

Le gel successoral est un mécanisme efficace utilisé dans la planification successorale pour les propriétaires de sociétés privées ou pour les investisseurs ayant un portefeuille d’investissement.  Un gel successoral prévoit normalement l’émission d’actions privilégiées à valeur fixe en échange de […]

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Surplus Stripping: Is the Pipeline Leaking Again?

On April 25, 2013, the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) released its decision in the case of MacDonald v. R (2013 FCA 110) (“MacDonald”). Unfortunately for the taxpayer, the FCA in a unanimous decision overturned the decision of Justice Hershfield of […]

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Analyse du budget fédéral

Analyse du budget fédéral

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