Capital Gains Exemption & Business Valuations Under Bill C208: What You Need to Know
Changes to the Income Tax Act have brought significant shifts in the taxation of small businesses, especially when it comes to intergenerational transfers. The new Bill C208 provides tax relief to small business owners seeking to transfer shares in the business to their family members. Before the passage of the bill, share transfers from business […]
Maximizing Your Gains: Why an Independent Business Valuation is Crucial for Capital Gains Tax
Selling your business can be a profitable venture, but it also comes with the responsibility of capital gains tax (CGT). Calculating the correct amount of CGT can be complicated, especially when there are various factors affecting a company’s value. This is where an independent business valuation comes in- to keep shareholders tax compliant and avoid […]
Structuring an M&A Deal
Orchestrating an M&A deal involves several key steps, including valuation, documentation, buyer identification, negotiation, and due diligence. Here is a general outline of how to structure an M&A deal: It’s important to note that M&A transactions can be complex and involve many legal, financial, and operational considerations. As a result, it is common for both […]
Buyer’s Top Focus Is Employee Team
Employees. Finding them. Keeping them. It’s on everyone’s mind right now. And for the company or person who buys your business, it just may be their number one concern. In the latest IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Report, a quarterly survey of M&A advisors, respondents indicated that employees were buyers’ number one due diligence […]
