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Thinking about setting up a holding company? Before you do, tune in to this episode of Mind Your Money! Host Mehul Gandhi sits down with CPA and founder of Simplify Accounting, Shawn Gander, to break down everything business owners need to know about holding companies—what they are, when you actually need one, and why too many entrepreneurs set them up for the wrong reasons.

Sean shares insights on:
✅ How holding companies work and their tax advantages
✅ The #1 reason they’re used for wealth preservation
✅ Why setting one up too soon can be a costly mistake
✅ Common misconceptions (and when a holding company won’t save you money)
✅ The impact of passive income rules, capital gains tax changes, and estate planning

If you’re a business owner, incorporated professional, or entrepreneur wondering if a holding company is right for you, this is a must-listen. Plus, Sean’s viral LinkedIn video on this topic is linked in the show notes!

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(2) Shawn Gander, CPA CMA | LinkedIn

What is a Holding Company – Benefits, Tax Advantages, and Downsides

About Us — Simplify Accounting

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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.

Canada's national pension plan, the CPP, is a cornerstone for retirees in Canada. Gaining a deeper understanding of the pension scheme and its recent enhancements is crucial to your retirement. Mehul interviews Aravind Sithamparapillai and Jason Yee for a deep-dive into CPP and the recent enhancements. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Show Notes:

The CPP Survivor’s pension is calculated based on the deceased person’s CPP retirement pension as if the deceased were age 65 at the time of death (no age adjustment factors).

 Source:  Survivor's Pension - Canada.ca

Jason Yee:
Jason Yee, CFA, P.Eng. - Principal Investment Analyst & Financial Planner - FINEPOINT SOLUTIONS INC. | LinkedIn

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Aravind Sithamparapillai:
Aravind Sithamparapillai - Associate - Ironwood Wealth Management | LinkedIn

Aravind Sithamparapillai — Ironwood Wealth Management Group Inc.

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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.

Mehul speaks with Sheila Burns, a director at CLHIA, about their new Critical Illness Insurance Consumer Guide. Critical Illness insurance is is one of the most misunderstood types of insurance in Canada. It is also one of the least talked about by consumers and insurance advisors alike. The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA), a consumer based association, recently released a consumer guide on critical illness insurance to help Canadian consumers. Sheila starts with explaining about the decision to create the guide and then we get into a detailed discussion on critical illness insurance.

A link to the guide:  CLHIA-ACCAP - Consumer Information - A guide to critical illness insurance (uberflip.com)

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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.

Thousands of individuals and corporations in Canada donate to charities every year. Learn about the tax implications of making charitable donations from Tax lawyer, Amanda Doucette.  

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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.

So much of retirement planning is based on retirement income. Something that many advisors do not talk about with their clients is what retirement life is going to look like. Mehul interviews retirement expert, Susan Latremoille, on the non-financial side of retirement and the work she does to make sure individuals spend their retirement feeling enriched and fulfilled. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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Susan Latremoille | LinkedIn
Transforming Your Next Chapter | Retirement Lifestyle Planning
SuccessDNA

Susan's Books:
9 Steps to a RichLife Retirement: Live Well, Give Back, Leave a Legacy eBook : Latremoille, Susan: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

It's Not Just About the Money: The Whole-Life Approach to Wealth Management: 9780978140137: Books - Amazon.ca

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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.

The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) has gone through some changes in the last two years. Mehul interviews tax accountant, Yvonne Chu of Journey Tax Solutions to find out how the changes to AMT affect Canadians.
In this episode, we cover what AMT is, why it was originally introduced, and how it has changed from a calculation that rarely applied to one that must be seriously considered by tax payers.

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Yvonne Chu, CPA, CA | LinkedIn
Journey Tax Solutions
Extra Video Content: Examples of AMT Calculations

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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.

Individual Pension Plans (IPP) have been described as corporate RRSP's or 'Super-Charged' RRSPs. They are essentially defined benefit plans for private corporations and incorporated professionals. IPPs are not very popular, but recent tax changes are giving these retirement savings vehicles more attention. Mehul interviews Navaz Cassam, President of the Alberta-based actuarial firm, GBL Inc. on all things IPPs. We hope you enjoy the episode!

About GBL - Financial Solutions for Business Owners (gblinc.ca)
Navaz Cassam | LinkedIn
Individual Pension Plan: Core Planning for Business Owners and Incorporated Professions - GBL (gblinc.ca)

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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.

In major Canadian cities like Vancouver and Toronto, real estate has been seen to be a good investment historically because of growing demand, shrinking supply, low interest rates, and easy access to leverage. Most agree that that many Canadian cities have a housing affordability crisis and have put pressure on governments to intervene. Now, in a high-interest rate environment and new government policies on rent control and tenant rights, investing in Canadian real estate may no longer be appealing. Listen as Mehul interviews Keaton Bessey, Managing Broker of Greater Vancouver Tenant & Property Management Ltd. about the reality of investing in Canadian real estate today.

Keaton Bessey | LinkedIn

Keaton Bessey | X (Twitter)

GREATER VANCOUVER TENANT & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD. (gvantpm.com)

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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.

In British Columbia's 'no-fault' car insurance regime, individuals not at fault in an accident are limited to pre-determined levels of wage loss replacement and medical expense repayment, potentially leading to financial ruin. Mehul interviews Personal Injury and Estate litigation lawyer, Elisabeth Sadowski from Hammerco Lawyers to learn about how no-fault insurance works and what British Columbians can do to prevent financial setbacks if they are in a motor vehicle accident. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Our Guest
Elisabeth Sadowski — Hammerco

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ICBC No-Fault Insurance
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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.

The only constant in life is change. The percentage of a capital gain that is included as income in the year the gain is realized is currently 50%. As of June 25, 2024, that inclusion rate will increase to 66.67%. Mehul interviews tax lawyer and partner, Rebecca Cynader from Scion Law about the changes to the capital gains inclusions rate, who it affects, and what Canadian individuals, companies, and trusts need to be aware of. We hope you enjoy the episode! 

Scion Law

Rebecca Cynader | LinkedIn

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This podcast episode has been prepared by Mehul Gandhi, CFP®️, CLU®️, TEP an Estate Planning Specialist and Senior Insurance Advisor for Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. Westmount Wealth Planning Inc. is a subsidiary of Westmount Wealth Management Inc. Westmount Wealth Management Inc. is registered as a Portfolio Manager in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

This episode contains the current opinions of the host and guests, and such opinions are subject to change without notice. This material is distributed for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide personalized legal, accounting, tax, or specific investment advice. Please speak to a Westmount Wealth Advisor regarding your unique situation.