The Saskatchewan Employment Act governs many aspects of the employer-employee relationship in Saskatchewan. Part II of the act sets minimum employment standards that employers are required to provided to their employers in most circumstances. However, these minimum standards do not apply to certain employees, depending on the nature of their employment. For example, Part II […] Read more
Kade Kehoe
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Knowledge of capital gains rules vital for farm succession
Farm succession planning is complex. The transition of the family farm to the next generation raises several considerations, and one of the most important is how to transfer the farm in the most tax efficient way for the parents who are transitioning out and the children who are taking over. It’s important to consider Capital […] Read more
Discretionary family trust can be beneficial for farmers
Many farmers may have heard about the “tax rollover” rules and the capital gains exemption rules in the Income Tax Act. If applicable, these rules may create beneficial tax positions when a person transfers shares of a farming corporation to their child or to a third party. Their use depends on whether certain conditions are […] Read more
