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Tax Planning: U.S. Closer Connection Rules

U.S. tax rules utilize the “Substantial Presence Test” (SPT) as a method to determine tax residency. This test counts the number of days that an individual is physically present in the U.S. over a three-year period. For 2025, the SPT formula is calculated as the...

Your 2025 T1 Income Tax Guide

The April 30, 2026, deadline to file your 2025 personal income tax return is quickly approaching. As a result of changes in tax laws and the ever-increasing complexity in preparing personal tax returns, please gather your required tax information (as outlined in the...

Filing your 2025 Form 1040 – U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

The deadline to file your 2025 U.S. Form 1040 – U.S. Individual Income Tax Return is April 15, 2026. If you reside outside the United States on that date, you are automatically granted an extension to file until June 15, 2026. Please note that any U.S. tax owing must...

Let’s Talk – Winter 2014 Edition

A Message from the Managing Partners Managing Partners Fred Arshoff and Jeff Nightingale discuss what Lipton LLP is striving to achieve in the months and years ahead. Rule Changes with Respect to Foreign Income Reporting The Canadian government has made it a priority...

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2014 Federal Budget Commentary

The Federal Government presented its 2014 Budget, "The Road to Balance: Creating Jobs and Opportunities," on Tuesday, February 11. The Budget includes in its 419 pages approximately $280 billion in spending over the next several years. The Government won't raise...

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Getting Ready for 2014

Getting Ready for 2014

With the exception of RRSP contributions (in most cases) and pension income splitting, any tax planning strategies intended to reduce one’s tax payable for 2013 must be implemented by the end of the calendar year. While 2013 tax returns don’t have to be filed for at...

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How to Choose an Executor

Choosing an executor -- the person or institution you put in charge of administering your estate and carrying out your final wishes -- is one of the most important decisions you'll make when preparing a will. Picking the right executor can help ensure the prompt,...

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Non-taxable benefits can help retain excellent employees

Good employees are difficult to find, so it may be worthwhile to offer benefits that will encourage them to stay. Many owner-managers would like to provide their employees with additional benefits but may be reluctant to do so because Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)...

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Congratulation to our recently promoted staff

    Lipton LLP announces our latest promotions   The Partners of Lipton LLP Chartered Accountants are pleased to announce the following promotions effective July 1, 2013: Bryan Walderman, BA, MCSE, has been promoted to Manager of IT Services. Bryan has been...

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2013 Ontario Provincial Budget Commentary

Finance Minister Charles Sousa delivered Ontario’s 2013 Budget, his first as Finance Minister, on May 2, 2013. The Budget is projecting a deficit of $9.8 billion for 2012-13, $5 billion lower than projected a year ago, and increasing to $11.7 billion for 2013-14. The...

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Taking over the Family Business?? Understand The Risk!

Taking over the Family Business?? Understand The Risk!

Family members must understand the responsibilities and risks associated with becoming directors of a family-owned corporation. Know What You’re Getting Into Incorporation of an owner-managed business requires shareholders to elect a board of directors to assist in...

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