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Cash vs. Profit: Why Your Business Can Be Busy but Broke
Givens LLP > Newsletter Cash vs. Profit: Why Your Business Can Be Busy but Broke Givens LLP | May 28, 2026 SHARE For many business owners, a growing sales pipeline and a packed schedule feel like clear signs of success. Customers are buying, projects are moving forward, and revenue is coming in. Yet despite all that…
Read MoreKeeping It in the Family: Tax Planning Strategies for Business Succession
Givens LLP > Newsletter Keeping It in the Family: Tax Planning Strategies for Business Succession Givens LLP | April 28, 2026 SHARE Passing a business to the next generation is rarely about an immediate exit. For most Alberta family-owned businesses, succession is focused on continuity, control, and long-term planning rather than a traditional sale for cash. …
Read MoreCharitable Donations: Understanding the Tax Advantages
Givens LLP > Newsletter Charitable Donations: Understanding the Tax Advantages Givens LLP | March 26, 2026 SHARE As the year progresses, many Canadians begin to consider giving back, whether by supporting a cause they care about, addressing a need within their community, or making a meaningful year-end donation. Choosing where to donate is important,…
Read MoreExit Planning 101: What Business Owners Should Start Doing 5 Years Before a Sale
Givens LLP > Newsletter Exit Planning 101: what business owners should start doing 5 years before a sale Givens LLP | February 19, 2026 SHARE For many Canadian entrepreneurs, their business is their biggest asset—and often their retirement plan. Yet most owners don’t begin thinking seriously about their exit until a sale or succession…
Read MoreCanada’s 2025 Federal Budget: Key Tax Updates and What They Mean
Givens LLP > Newsletter Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget: Key Tax Updates and What They Mean Givens LLP | January 21, 2026 SHARE On November 4, 2025, Canada’s federal government introduced its 2025 Budget, focusing on several personal tax measures that affect both individuals and organizations—especially those with globally mobile employees. Below is an in‑depth…
Read MoreBare Trust Reporting in Canada: What’s Changing for 2025 and What You Need to Know
Givens LLP > Newsletter Bare Trust Reporting in Canada: What’s Changing for 2025 and What You Need to Know Givens LLP | December 18, 2025 SHARE The Canadian tax landscape has seen significant changes in recent years, and one area that has generated considerable confusion is bare trust reporting. If you are a taxpayer,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Voluntary Disclosure Program in Canada – Key Changes Effective October 1, 2025
Givens LLP > Newsletter Understanding the Voluntary Disclosure Program in Canada – Key changes effective October 1, 2025 Givens LLP | November 18, 2025 SHARE The Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) is a program run by the CRA that allows taxpayers (and registrants) to come forward on a case-by-case basis and correct errors or omissions in their tax filings before the CRA initiates…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a CRA Review
Givens LLP > Newsletter HOW TO prepare for a CRA Review Givens LLP | October 21, 2025 SHARE Running a small business in Canada comes with many responsibilities, and one of the most stressful part of it can be receiving a notice from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a review. While a review…
Read MoreUnlocking Training Opportunities: The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Givens LLP > Newsletter Unlocking Training Opportunities: The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) Givens LLP | September 22, 2025 SHARE One important funding opportunity currently available in Alberta is the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG). This program provides financial support to employers who invest in productivity-focused training for their teams, making it an attractive option for…
Read MoreCybersecurity Made Simple: A Guide for Busy Entrepreneurs
Givens LLP > Newsletter Cybersecurity Made Simple: A Guide for Busy Entrepreneurs Givens LLP | August 21, 2025 SHARE In today’s digital-first business world, we handle more sensitive financial data online than ever before. Strategic plans, payroll records, banking details, client contracts and vendor information are prime targets for cybercriminals. A single breach can…
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