CROSS BORDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISOR
At Cardinal Point, we understand that there’s no such thing as a “one size fits all” cross border wealth management financial planning strategy. That’s why our team of practitioners provide clients with personally tailored tax, legal and investment solutions that fit their unique cross-border lifestyle.
CROSS BORDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
At Cardinal Point, we understand that there’s no such thing as a “one size fits all” cross border wealth management and financial planning strategy. That’s why our team of practitioners provide clients with personally tailored tax, legal and investment solutions that fit their unique cross-border lifestyle.
Increasing Need for Cross Border Wealth Management Specialists and Financial Advisor
Whether for professional or personal reasons, more people are taking up permanent or temporary residence in other countries. Never has this been more true than today, particularly for Canadian and American citizens. And while a move into a new country represents a new and exciting time, this transition also requires proper cross border wealth management, financial planning, tax planning and investment management.
Trusted Guidance Across Borders
Cardinal Point takes a multifaceted approach to providing wealth management services in the United States and Canada. Our investment wealth management, tax and financial planning solutions are tailored to those living and working in the U.S. and Canada and those expats living abroad. Cardinal Point’s team of advisors specialize in cross-border planning, transition of assets, and ongoing oversight of investment portfolios.
Who Can Benefit
Those clients who benefit from our cross-border financial, tax and estate planning and investment management oversight expertise include:
- Executives and professionals working and living across the border
- Canadians retiring in the United States and Americans retiring in Canada
- Small business owners with companies on both sides of the border
- Canadians returning to Canada and Americans returning to the United States
- Canadian and U.S. expats living abroad
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Probate Fee Planning: Understanding the Pros and Cons
There are fees or taxes associated with probate, which vary depending on the jurisdiction and can be quite high. Failing to plan carefully can result in greater tax liability and assets not being distributed among beneficiaries as intended. Fortunately, strategies to reduce those fees can have a significant impact on the distribution of wealth upon death. But while some strategies work in certain jurisdictions, they may not be applicable elsewhere. There are also special ways to reduce fees for those over the age of 65. While probate fee planning is a complex process, it’s valuable – and worthy of guidance from a qualified professional advisor.
Pension Options for the Canadian Business Owner-Managers Retirement
Planning for retirement is an important objective for owner-managers operating businesses in Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC). Their options include Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Canada Pension Plans, Quebec Pension Plans, or Individual Pension Plans. Generally, these are funded by the employer for the benefit of employees once they retire. They can either be funded only by the employer or may by the employer and the employee. Each plan has its own rules and timelines regarding contributions, contribution limits, and withdrawals – and there may be penalties for not adhering to the rules. Planning ahead with strategies based on your particular situation can help boost retirement savings. Learn more by reading our article devoted to this topic.
Canadian Business Owner-Manager Remuneration Planning
If you are an incorporated Canadian entrepreneur or business owner, there are two general ways to pay yourself from your corporation. You can use a salary or bonus, and that’s a deductible business expense but is fully taxable as your personal employment income. Or the company can pay a dividend that isn’t a deductible business expense but is taxed at a lower rate to you as personal income. Each option has different personal and corporate tax implications. There may also be some different tax rate advantages or disadvantages, depending on the province. Our article covers the details to provide understanding and strategic tax planning insights.