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EP323 The Tax-Smart Exit - Why Employee Ownership Trusts Are Gaining Ground
Manage episode 489256903 series 2426800
In part two of this three-part series, Colleen welcomes back Jennifer Williams to explore the financial power behind Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). This isn't just a values-based feel-good exit. EOTs now offer significant tax advantages that can rival, and even exceed, traditional business sale routes. From how to qualify for the new $10M lifetime capital gains exemption to why Canada introduced this legislation, Jennifer breaks it all down - plus, the importance of doing it right with guidance from experts.
✨ Key Highlights and Timestamps
🕓 02:35 Why the federal government introduced EOTs in Canada
🕓 06:10 How the $10M capital gains exemption works (vs. the regular $1.25M)
🕓 10:20 What kind of business owners should explore this option now
🕓 13:45 Why most accountants and lawyers don’t yet understand EOTs
🕓 17:30 Risks: Why you shouldn’t just “DIY” this kind of exit
🕓 21:15 How EOTs help employees grow their personal wealth
🕓 25:30 The role of wealth distribution in a healthy society
🕓 28:00 Fun Frank Advice: Don’t let tax drive your decisions - just inform them
👉 Curious how an Employee Ownership Trust could benefit your financial future?
Book a complimentary 1:1 Wealth Gap Analysis with Colleen on LinkedIn or reach out via email to bridge the gap between business success and personal wealth 📩
⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and help more founder-led business owners find the Cash Rich Exit strategy they deserve.
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*RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © RBC Dominion Securities Inc. 2024. All rights reserved*
100 episodes
Manage episode 489256903 series 2426800
In part two of this three-part series, Colleen welcomes back Jennifer Williams to explore the financial power behind Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). This isn't just a values-based feel-good exit. EOTs now offer significant tax advantages that can rival, and even exceed, traditional business sale routes. From how to qualify for the new $10M lifetime capital gains exemption to why Canada introduced this legislation, Jennifer breaks it all down - plus, the importance of doing it right with guidance from experts.
✨ Key Highlights and Timestamps
🕓 02:35 Why the federal government introduced EOTs in Canada
🕓 06:10 How the $10M capital gains exemption works (vs. the regular $1.25M)
🕓 10:20 What kind of business owners should explore this option now
🕓 13:45 Why most accountants and lawyers don’t yet understand EOTs
🕓 17:30 Risks: Why you shouldn’t just “DIY” this kind of exit
🕓 21:15 How EOTs help employees grow their personal wealth
🕓 25:30 The role of wealth distribution in a healthy society
🕓 28:00 Fun Frank Advice: Don’t let tax drive your decisions - just inform them
👉 Curious how an Employee Ownership Trust could benefit your financial future?
Book a complimentary 1:1 Wealth Gap Analysis with Colleen on LinkedIn or reach out via email to bridge the gap between business success and personal wealth 📩
⭐️ Enjoying the show? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and help more founder-led business owners find the Cash Rich Exit strategy they deserve.
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*RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © RBC Dominion Securities Inc. 2024. All rights reserved*
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