When buying or selling a business, it’s critical to take stock options into account—but this issue is sometimes inadvertently left unaddressed until just before a deal closes. In the final episode of our special live Cross-Border Tax podcast, B

Section 186 - Input tax credits (ITCs) on the purchase or sale of a business - LIVE in Toronto

Nov 6th, 2023 29m

When can you claim an input tax credit (ITC) on the purchase or sale of a business? In this episode, BDO’s Ken Garth and George Tadross explain the key considerations related to Section 186, including who is eligible, what can be claimed, and n

Update on the U.S. tax landscape - LIVE in Toronto

Nov 6th, 2023 34m

In part three of our live podcast recorded at the Tax Updates & Emerging Issues event, BDO Partners Dan Lundenberg and Kevin Macnab cover what you need to know about U.S. tax, including legislative updates, uncertain tax positions and exposure,

An overview of changes to mandatory disclosure rules - LIVE in Toronto

Nov 6th, 2023 27m

New mandatory disclosure rules came into effect in June 2023, which introduced new reporting obligations for select tax planning transactions and uncertain tax treatments. In this episode, Paul Walker and Chris Rathwell from the BDO Transaction

An update on Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) rules - LIVE in Toronto

Nov 6th, 2023 33m

Navigating the complexities of the EIFEL rules can be challenging. In this episode—recorded live at the Tax Updates & Emerging Issues event with BDO Canada and the Tax Executive Institute (TEI), Toronto Chapter on Oct. 12, 2023—we break down th

Selling your business – what exactly does that process entail?

Jan 10th, 2023 20m

Are you a business owner? Have you ever considered selling? Join BDO Tax Partner Ken Karakashian and Managing Director of the M&A and Capital Markets team Michael Morrow for a conversation with former National Brokers Insurance Services Inc Pre

Cross Border Tax | Key tax issues to consider for companies expanding outside of Canada

Dec 5th, 2022 14m 22s

The United States is a natural marketplace for Canadian businesses to target. However, there are several key tax issues that companies need to be aware of when considering outbound expansion to the US. To shed some light on the process, BDO Int

Cross Border Tax | The importance of tax due diligence when acquiring a business

Dec 5th, 2022 13m 48s

Buying a business is rarely a straightforward decision. In order to get the most out of a potential deal, buyers need to be aware of key risks and pitfalls so that they are making informed decisions during their deal negotiations. To help guide

Que doivent savoir les concessionnaires d’automobiles au sujet de la nouvelle taxe de luxe du Canada?

Aug 29th, 2022 18m 20s

La nouvelle taxe de luxe du Canada entrera en vigueur le 1er septembre 2022 et entraînera des répercussions pour les concessionnaires d’automobiles qui vendent des véhicules dont le prix est supérieur à 100 000 $. Dans cet épisode spécial, Shel

What do automobile dealers need to know about Canada’s new luxury tax?

Aug 4th, 2022 10m 51s

Canada’s new luxury tax comes into effect on September 1st, 2022, bringing with it new implications for automobile dealers selling cars exceeding $100,000. In this special episode, BDO Indirect Tax professionals Brian Morcombe and Bruce Goudy b

Cross-Border Tax | Navigating the evolving landscape of e-commerce

May 11th, 2022 16m 49s

The steady rise of online transactions has led to significant changes in e-commerce sales tax rules for Canadian companies and those based abroad doing business within Canada. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, BDO Indirect Tax profe

Cross-Border Tax | Considerations for companies moving finance operations into the Canadian marketplace

Apr 26th, 2022 15m 42s

Many corporations are looking to invest and expand into jurisdictions outside of their own. We outline several important aspects that multinationals should keep in mind when financing business operations in Canada. Issues covered include debt

Cross-Border Tax | Implications of hiring or moving employees for companies coming inbound into Canada

Mar 24th, 2022 12m 27s

Companies coming into Canada face a variety of human resource challenges. In this episode, we discuss the tax pitfalls of moving employees into Canada or hiring within the country.Issues covered include employee vs. independent contractor; the

Cross-Border Tax | Navigating Customs & Global Tax Trends

May 17th, 2021 28m 39s

New and updated trade agreements are shifting the way we approach supply chain structures and immigration, as well as shaping tax trends at a global level. To help you expand your business and form a solid strategy in the movement of good acros

Cross-Border Tax | Expanding outside of Canada and setting up business operations in foreign entities

May 3rd, 2021 9m 59s

Expansion is an exciting time for business owners, and a solid tax strategy is key to growth across the border. This episode explores the issues that can arise when Canadian companies set up business operations in foreign entities. In part two

Cross-Border Tax | What are the unique tax issues facing Canadian companies expanding outside of Canada?

Apr 28th, 2021 22m 51s

Key insights on what Canadian companies should be thinking about when expanding outside of Canada. BDO Tax Partner Dan Lundenberg is joined by tax professionals Jill Birks and Gil Lederhos to answer key expansion questions in part one of a two-

Cross-Border Tax | Employee matters and the cross-border tax issues

Apr 5th, 2021 15m 39s

Tax, immigration, and HR issues can be complicated when dealing with cross-border employees. What are the federal and state income tax exposures, and how do you ensure a smooth process at all levels of the organization? In mobility situations,

Cross-Border Tax | Tax Business Challenges in Providing Services or Moving Goods Between Countries during COVID-19

Mar 31st, 2021 13m 49s

The movement of goods and services across borders triggers a number of tax considerations. How has COVID-19 affected the transfer pricing policies and indirect taxes approach by multinational companies? BDO Tax Professionals Angeline Chandra, B

Cross-Border Tax | Managing the workforce for multinational companies during COVID-19

Mar 29th, 2021 24m 6s

Governments across the world have implemented various economic stimulus packages to assist individuals and businesses. Have you been wondering which relief programs are available to multinational companies and to what extent—especially when it

Cross-Border Tax | The impact of BEPS on multinational enterprises and various workforces

Mar 24th, 2021 20m 16s

Canadian tax, customs, and global workforces can be difficult to navigate. What exactly is GST and HST and how do these taxes work alongside BEPS to level the playing field? Why is tracking your employees and proper documentation so key in the

Cross-Border Tax | What is BEPS and the tax challenges of the digital economy?

Mar 11th, 2021 13m 44s

The world of tax is constantly changing and often complex. What is BEPS, pillar two of the OECD, and the concept of substance in transfer pricing, and how do they all impact businesses crossing the border? BDO Tax Partner Harry Chana, alongside

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