Services

Tax Planning

SGA Wealth delivers integrated tax planning that aligns personal, corporate, and estate structures to minimize tax exposure and preserve long-term wealth. Our approach combines technical precision, scenario modelling, and legislative compliance to optimize after-tax outcomes across generations.

Tax Planning
SERVICES

Unified Tax Structuring for Income, Corporate, and Intergenerational Planning

Tax planning is the systematic process of organizing income, investments, corporate structures, and intergenerational transfers to minimize current and future tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with Canadian tax legislation. It integrates strategies across personal taxation, corporate taxation, trusts, capital gains, and estate considerations, creating a cohesive approach that protects net wealth.

Individuals, business owners, and incorporated professionals face multiple challenges without coordinated tax planning: inefficient use of deductions and credits, excessive personal or corporate tax exposure, fragmented investment structures, and unintended tax consequences from estate transfers. Complexities arise when managing RRSPs, TFSAs, holdcos, passive income, RDTOH balances, and CDA credits, each governed by unique rules under the Income Tax Act.

Effective tax planning transforms these exposures into actionable strategies, aligning cash flow, capital deployment, and wealth transfer objectives with legislative compliance. SGA Wealth designs tax strategies that are technically accurate, legally compliant, and integrated with long-term financial and estate objectives.

Our Solutions

Our Comprehensive Tax Planning Services

Corporate Tax Optimization

Corporate Tax Optimization

We structure corporate income to minimize exposure to passive investment tax, GRIP/ERDTOH constraints, and dividend versus salary decision points. Our modelling ensures optimal use of retained earnings, CDA balances, and capital gains exemptions within legal parameters.

Personal Tax Efficiency

Personal Tax Efficiency

We analyze personal tax obligations through marginal tax rate management, income splitting, RRSP/TFSA allocation, and capital gains planning. This includes structuring withdrawals and investments to maximize after-tax income over both short and long horizons.

Cross-Entity Tax Coordination

Cross-Entity Tax Coordination

We coordinate tax planning across personal accounts, corporations, trusts, and joint ventures. This ensures alignment of income recognition, deduction timing, and intergenerational transfers to reduce overall tax leakage.

Estate and Succession Tax Planning

Estate and Succession Tax Planning

We evaluate potential terminal taxes, probate costs, and capital gains triggers. Using tax-efficient structures like corporate-owned life insurance, testamentary trusts, and holdco planning, we provide liquidity solutions to meet obligations without forced asset liquidation.

Scenario Modelling and Risk Mitigation

Scenario Modelling and Risk Mitigation

Our planning includes forward-looking scenario testing, sensitivity analysis, and stress testing of tax exposures under different income, investment, and legislative scenarios. This ensures clients can anticipate changes and implement strategies proactively.

FEATURE

SGA Wealth’s Integrated Tax Planning Approach

SGA Wealth applies a technically rigorous, data-driven approach to Canadian tax planning. We integrate accounting standards, corporate legislation, and personal tax rules to create a unified strategy that protects wealth while remaining compliant with the CRA and Income Tax Act.

Clients select SGA Wealth because our planning is precise, coordinated, and outcome-focused. We address all critical exposures: corporate structure, passive income taxation, intergenerational transfers, and personal tax efficiency. Every recommendation is backed by scenario modelling, statutory compliance checks, and alignment with broader financial, investment, and estate plans.

Our methodology ensures that tax planning is not an isolated exercise; it is embedded in long-term financial strategy. With SGA Wealth, Canadian tax planning becomes a disciplined, integrated process that maximizes after-tax wealth while reducing uncertainty and exposure.

Our Experts
Sumit Garg CPA, CA

Sumit Garg CPA, CA

Partner, Senior Vice President Assurance & National Leader Public Companies

1-877-251-2922

Sumit.garg@sgaglobe.com

Sumit Garg CPA, CA

Sumit Garg CPA, CA

Partner, Senior Vice President Assurance & National Leader Public Companies

1-877-251-2922

Sumit.garg@sgaglobe.com

Sumit Garg CPA, CA

Sumit Garg CPA, CA

Partner, Senior Vice President Assurance & National Leader Public Companies

1-877-251-2922

Sumit.garg@sgaglobe.com

Sumit Garg CPA, CA

Sumit Garg CPA, CA

Partner, Senior Vice President Assurance & National Leader Public Companies

1-877-251-2922

Sumit.garg@sgaglobe.com

Why Choose SGA Wealth for Corporate Reorganizations?

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Integrated Expertise

Our services combine tax, legal, and estate planning solutions all in one place.

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Canadian Certified Professionals

Our team includes local Canadian CPA, CAs, and lawyers, Insurance advisors (LLQP) from SGA CPA Professional Corporation, Spear & Shield Law Professional Corporation, and SGA Globe Inc., respectively, to provide holistic advice on estate planning to our clients.

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Prestigious Memberships

Our team is part of national organizations like the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF), Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Canada (STEP Canada), Estate Planning Council of Canada, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU), Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA), PPI, Law Society of Ontario (LSO), and the Canadian Bar Association.

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Decades of Experience

Our professionals bring over 15 years of experience in tax, insurance, and law.

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Advanced Qualifications

Our experienced team has completed advanced tax courses, including the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course and the Trust and Estate Practitioner course, to provide in-depth tax and insurance advice to our clients.

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Continuous Learning

We attend workshops and seminars from bodies like CPA Canada, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada, Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU), Sunlife Insurance, Canada life, Manulife Insurance, Industrial Alliance, Desjardins Insurance, RBC Wealth, Scotia Wealth, TD Wealth, Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF), The Advocate Society (TAS), Toronto Lawyer Association (TLA), Law Society of Ontario (LSO), Estate Planning Council of Canada, and Mississauga (EPCM).

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U.S. Tax Expertise

We have in-house U.S. CPAs registered with the US CPA local state and board, along with AICPA, providing cross-border tax advice and have extensive experience dealing with the IRS, long-time serving our clients.

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Unified Approach

Our professionals collaborate to provide comprehensive advice, eliminating the need for multiple experts.

Trusted

Strategic Partnerships & Memberships

We proudly partner with reputable industry associations and global tax networks, delivering best-in-class expertise with every consultation.