Estate Planning 101: Freezing Your Tax Bill (But Not Your Assets)

Givens LLP > Articles by: websupport Estate Planning 101: Freezing Your Tax Bill (But Not Your Assets) Givens LLP | MAR 21 2024 SHARE Building a thriving business is no small feat, and protecting your hard-earned wealth is just as important. That’s where estate planning comes in – it’s not just about fancy wills and…

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Leveraging Family Trusts for Estate Planning and Tax Efficiency

Givens LLP > Articles by: websupport Leveraging Family Trusts for Estate Planning and Tax Efficiency Givens LLP | MAR 14 2024 SHARE Estate planning? Sounds fancy, right? But it doesn’t have to be! It’s all about making sure your hard-earned money goes where you want it to when you want it to. You’ve built a…

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Last Call for 2023 RRSP Contributions

Givens LLP > Articles by: websupport Last Call for 2023 2023 RRSP Contributions Givens LLP | FEB 23 2023 SHARE If you’re like most Canadians, you probably have a lot of things on your mind right now. The economy, the weather, the Oilers… but there’s one thing that you shouldn’t forget: the RRSP deadline. The…

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Safeguarding Your Success: Top 3 Risks for Non-Profit Organizations in Alberta to Watch Out for.

Givens LLP > Articles by: websupport Safeguarding Your Success: Top 3 Risks for Non-Profit Organizations in Alberta to Watch Out for. Givens LLP | JAN 12 2023 SHARE Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) foster local community development and address various challenges. However, because their main focus isn’t on making money or necessarily expanding the business, they can…

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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Tax Planning

Givens LLP > Articles by: websupport Give Yourself the Gift of Good Tax Planning Givens LLP | DEC 21 2023 SHARE As the winter winds sweep through Alberta, carrying whispers of the holiday season, Givens LLP warmly extends a hand to guide you through the year-end financial maze. Beyond the joyous festivities and cozy gatherings,…

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Building Profitability—Tax and Cash Flow Tips for Construction Companies

Givens LLP > Articles by: websupport Building Profitability—Tax and Cash Flow Tips for Construction Companies Givens LLP | NOV 20 2023 SHARE With fewer tools on site and more hands in the office, winter is the perfect time for construction companies to start thinking about year-end tax preparation. But don’t worry—while you’ve been building structures,…

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Understanding Bare Trusts in Alberta

Givens LLP > Articles by: websupport Understanding Bare Trusts in alberta Givens LLP | OCT 19, 2023 SHARE Holding assets can come with as many risks as rewards. When it comes to real property (such as land, real estate, or valuable hardware), there are cases where you will want to separate it from your personal…

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Navigating the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Repayment Process

Givens LLP > Articles by: websupport Navigating the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Repayment Process Givens LLP | Aug 29, 2023 SHARE The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program emerged as a lifeline for countless small businesses and not-for-profit organizations during the unprecedented challenges of recent times. Designed to provide interest-free loans of up to…

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8 Tips to Keep the Business Ball Rolling in Summer

Givens LLP > Articles by: websupport 8 tips to Keep the Business Ball Rolling in Summer Givens LLP | Jul 28, 2023 SHARE Ahh, summer… It was the best of times, but it can also be the worst of times for your business. As soon as the warmer weather checks in, many employees and business…

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