{"id":1012,"date":"2022-11-12T01:04:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-12T01:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialadvise.ca\/?p=1012"},"modified":"2023-11-09T21:54:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T21:54:39","slug":"should-you-incorporate-your-medical-or-dental-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialadvise.ca\/should-you-incorporate-your-medical-or-dental-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you incorporate your medical or dental practice?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/financialadvise.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/medical.jpg” title_text=”medical” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Are you a medical or dental professional contemplating the idea of incorporating your practice? This crucial financial decision can significantly impact your wealth management strategy. Let’s navigate through the essential aspects of this choice and address your questions along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n Why is incorporation a good idea for medical and dental professionals?<\/b><\/p>\n Tax deferral<\/b><\/p>\n Income splitting<\/b><\/p>\n Lifetime capital gains exemption<\/b><\/p>\n For dentists and business owners, the <\/span>lifetime capital gains exemption (LCGE)<\/span><\/a> is a remarkable income tax provision.<\/span><\/p>\n In a straightforward example, if a business owner sells a business with a $700,000 capital gain, they will report $700,000 x 50% = $350,000 as capital gains on line 127. Subsequently, they can claim a capital gains deduction of $350,000 at line 254, effectively utilizing $700,000 of their available exemption. This leaves them with $213,630 ($913,630 – $700,000) of unused exemption, which can be applied in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What is the eligibility criteria for lifetime capital gains exemption?<\/b><\/p>\n Additionally, to maximize LCGE benefits, it’s often necessary to “purify” the business before planning a sale. Purification involves transferring inactive assets, such as non-operational investments, to the business owner or another entity in the form of a taxable dividend.<\/span><\/p>\n How does the Capital Dividend Account (CDA) benefit incorporated professionals in optimizing tax strategies?<\/b><\/p>\n The <\/span>Capital Dividend Account (CDA)<\/span><\/a> is a notional account that plays a crucial role in optimizing tax strategies for incorporated professionals. Credits are credited to the CDA in three main scenarios:<\/span><\/p>\n Tax-efficient life insurance: <\/b>When a life insurance policy is purchased personally, the death benefit is typically passed on tax-free to the beneficiaries. However, when the life insurance policy is acquired within a corporation using corporate funds, especially if the Adjusted Cost Base (ACB) is nil, the death benefit can also be passed on tax-free. This strategy is most effective when the corporation is private and serves as both the owner and beneficiary of the life insurance policy.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Flexible financial planning:<\/b> Shareholders have the option to take a loan from the corporation, providing a versatile financial planning tool. This loan can be used for various purposes, including making a down payment on a house. It opens doors to further tax planning opportunities and allows shareholders to maximize their financial potential.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Individual pension plans for retirement:<\/b> Individual Pension Plans (IPPs)<\/span><\/a> can be established through a corporation, offering tax-deductible contributions. IPPs are especially well-suited for incorporated professionals aged over 40 with a history of earning over $100,000 in T4 earnings. This approach enhances retirement planning and tax efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Tax-advantaged health expenses:<\/b> Credits in the form of money can be allocated into a <\/span>Health Spending Account (HSA)<\/span><\/a>, offering a tax-efficient way to cover eligible medical and dental expenses. Expenses paid through the HSA can be done using pre-tax dollars, similar to traditional health and dental plans. You can find detailed information on allowable expenses through the Canada Revenue Agency.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Are there any regulatory requirements and professional liability?<\/b><\/p>\n It’s important to note that when doctors or dentists incorporate, their respective professional colleges must be informed. Certain regulations may require a doctor’s professional corporation to be solely owned by doctors. Similar restrictions can apply to the ownership of shares in a professional corporation by a holding company or trust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While incorporating can protect against business and operational liabilities, it may not shield against professional liability, particularly in cases involving interactions with clients or patients in a professional capacity. Obtaining professional liability insurance is typically a mandatory requirement to practice the profession.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are a doctor or dentist looking to incorporate, please feel free to reach out to <\/span>Mehan Private Wealth.<\/span><\/a> We specialize in providing expert financial advice tailored to your unique situation. To discuss how incorporation could benefit your practice and financial future, don’t hesitate to contact us today at <\/span>(587) 718-8001<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Important : This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Are you a medical or dental professional contemplating the idea of incorporating your practice? This crucial financial decision can significantly impact your wealth management strategy. Let’s navigate through the essential aspects of this choice and address your questions along the way. Why is incorporation a good idea for medical and dental professionals? Tax deferral Incorporation […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":66,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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