Canadian Wealth Secrets Why Moving Abroad Could Cost You Six Figures in Exit Taxes
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Are you a Canadian business owner trying to make sense of what it really means to build — or leave — wealth in Canada? Whether you’ve thought about packing up for a lower-tax destination or simply want to understand what happens if you ever did, this episode is for you.
Leaving Canada isn’t as simple as booking a flight south. The moment you cut tax residency ties, the CRA treats your assets as if you sold them all — and the exit bill can be staggering. But even if you plan to stay, understanding these rules can help you avoid the same traps when restructuring, reinvesting, or accessing retained earnings inside Canada.
Through the story of Eric, a successful media entrepreneur weighing a U.S. move, we uncover how careful planning can turn a punishing exit into a strategic transition — and how the same principles can help any Canadian business owner build flexibility, control, and tax efficiency right here at home.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to minimize departure and dividend taxes with a gradual “slow drain” exit plan instead of a one-year financial hit.
- The smarter way to pay yourself — why the right mix of salary and dividends can lower both corporate and personal tax as you prepare to leave.
- Which assets to hold or liquidate — from whole life insurance and TFSAs to real estate — and how to structure your holdings for cross-border peace of mind.
Before you make any big move, hit play now — and discover how to plan your exit (or decide to stay) without letting the tax tail wag your financial future.
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- …taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;
- …investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;
- …letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;
- …investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,
- …wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.
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Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.