The Tax Chick Podcast

I stumbled across Janea a number of years ago following my divorce.  I was feeling a bit scared, and financially unprepared for my new life.  Lawyers typically do not have a built-in pension plan/investment plan through work - and we are really good at giving advice to our clients about financial stability, but often forget to implement this advice for ourselves.  I am so grateful that I got to know Janea and now have her as a part of my personal financial team.  

Janea and I have something in common.  We both believe that clients need to be empowered to make financial decisions for themselves - and that discussions about tax and finances do not always have to be so complicated!  In this episode, we let you eavesdrop on our conversation - we will be exploring what it means to be a financial planner (8:30), how to choose a planner that is right for you, and will discuss the difference between an RRSP, a TFSA, and a non-registered account, including how these various investment vehicles are taxed (36:27).  Finally, we explore the exciting world of "segregated funds" (44:15).  Want to have something smart to say on your next Zoom call with friends?  Then, you need to listen to this episode!

RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON THE EPISODE

• Little Stories for Tiny People Podcast (https://www.littlestoriestinypeople.com/)
• Growing your Financial Advisory Practice Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/growing-your-financial-advisory-practice-insights-for/id1350497225)
• Investments Unplugged (https://www.manulifeim.com/retail/ca/en/viewpoints/capital-markets-strategy/investments-unplugged-with-philip-petursson)
• https://fpcanada.ca/canadian-public
• https://www.securities-administrators.ca/nrs/nrsearchprep.aspx 

MORE FROM JANEA

• Website (and Blog): https://www.brightrock.ca/ 
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jdieno
• Connect with me by email:  [email protected]
• Instagram:  @janeadieno

MORE FROM AMANDA

• The Tax Chick Blog - https://taxchickca.wordpress.com;
• Connect with me by email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-doucette-tep-83a9ab51/ 
• Instagram: @tax.chick

Are you curious about what it is like to be an entrepreneur?  Join me and one of my BFFs, Holly Decker (owner and operator of Holly Decker Makeup Artistry), as we discuss the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.  Topics include: (1) The road to entrepreneurship - how did Holly know that she wanted to own her own business (22:50); (2) Finances and taxes - what are some of the “headaches” involved in running your own business, and some tips and tricks for overcoming these roadblocks (26:38); and (3) New beginnings - how to ensure your business embraces change in order to stay relevant, while still being true to who you are (35:10). 

RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON THE EPISODE

• Holly’s favorite podcast:
  Dax Shepard, “Armchair Expert”: https://armchairexpertpod.com 
• The new Jason Bateman podcast I could not remember the name of… “Smartless”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smartless/id1521578868 
• Ayden Kitchen and Bar: https://www.aydenkitchenandbar.com/ 
• RydeYXE Cycle Studio: https://rydeyxe.ca/
• Erin Nicole “Holly Decker Signature Custom Lash”: https://www.hollydecker.com/new-products/holly-decker-signature-custom-lash 
• Beauty Blender: https://beautyblender.com/
• Holly’s amazing accountant, Lorrie McLeod-Georget: 
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrie-mcleod-georget-b0072010b/?originalSubdomain=ca 
• “Inquire Within” Oracle Cards: https://feelgreatfull.com/collections/ritual-goods/products/inquire-within-deck 
• Suggested supports for new entrepreneurs:

The Well Collaborative: https://www.thewellcollaborative.com/

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan: https://wesk.ca/

MORE FROM HOLLY

• Website:  https://www.hollydecker.com 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Holly-Decker-Makeup-Artistry-271411189654735/ 
• Instagram:  @hollydeckermakeupartist; @girltalkyxe

MORE FROM AMANDA

• The Tax Chick Blog - https://taxchickca.wordpress.com;
• Connect with me by email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-doucette-tep-83a9ab51/ 
• Instagram: @tax.chick

Do you break into a cold sweat just thinking about receiving the dreaded brown envelope from Canada Revenue Agency?  What would you do if you received a call letting you know you had been chosen for an audit?  Join me and my guest, fellow Tax Chick, Sophie Virji as we break down as we break down how to navigate the Canadian tax system.  Topics of discussion include: (1) the audit - how to prepare for it, and the scope of audit powers (12:12); (2) the internal appeals process - how to file a Notice of Objection (42:01); and (3) a brief overview of appeals to the Tax Court of Canada (55:00). 

RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON THE EPISODE

• Podcast Suggestion from Sophie:  

Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oprahs-supersoul-conversations/id1264843400

MORE FROM SOPHIE:

• Website:  https://www.bennettjones.com/VirjiSophie 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophie.virji/
• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophievirji/
• Instagram:  @sophievirji

MORE FROM AMANDA

• The Tax Chick Blog - https://taxchickca.wordpress.com;
• Connect with me by email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-doucette-tep-83a9ab51/ 
• Instagram: @tax.chick

Do you know the difference between a corporation, a sole proprietorship, a partnership or a joint venture?  Have you been operating your business for awhile and thinking about making the leap into incorporation, but not sure whether it is right for you?  Join me and my guest, Jared Pilon, a senior accountant with Roth Hrywkiw Fidek LLP in Red Deer, Alberta for an open discussion on business structures.  We will explore how to choose your initial structure, how to know when it is time to make a change, and how to unwind what you have created.

Topic #1:  What are the different options for business structures? (9:40)
Topic #2:  How do you know when it is time to incorporate? (29:15)
Topic #3:  How do you unwind a corporation? (37:18)

RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON THE EPISODE

Podcasts that Jared is currently listening to:

Thrivetime Show | Small Business Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/6VwJ6Kp46UAXtWCaDSL4Cp?si=H1v-ku7uTx-p5NuVZQmNfw

Muscle For Life with Mike Matthews
https://open.spotify.com/show/3Vn2r4Nf0t6QDaWuJLp6dh?si=LnkImRWgSIGbM8aAT8NKcQ

Idleman Unplugged
https://open.spotify.com/show/2njkgEX74Y1EBUQczFxfAO?si=vye9JdaLTTWxDblwBTb_uQ

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw
https://open.spotify.com/show/2BbbFyOBNTLpYDzUai6ta2?si=SPoujvXnRNGs6v5Az9dP2Q
 

MORE FROM JARED

• Website (and Blog):  https://www.jaredpilon.com/; https://rhfaccountants.ca  
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaredpiloncpa/
• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-pilon/
• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jaredpiloncpa/; https://www.instagram.com/rhfaccountants/

MORE FROM AMANDA

• The Tax Chick Blog - https://taxchickca.wordpress.com;
• Connect with me by email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-doucette-tep-83a9ab51/ 
• Instagram: @tax.chick

In this bonus episode, we take a quick detour from our regularly scheduled programming to chat with Craig Clement.  Who is Craig Clement?  Well, Craig is an NBA enthusiast, die hard Drake fan, creator of the intro/outro music for this podcast, and… my fiancé.  Join us for a candid discussion on Craig’s love of music and his creative process.  Recorded in The James Hotel in the heart of downtown Saskatoon.

RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

• The James Hotel - http://thejameshotel.ca/ 
• The last podcast Craig listened to:  https://www.theringer.com/the-bill-simmons-podcast 
• Our guilty pleasure podcasts: 
  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/90-day-fiance-cray-cray/id1423940128
  https://www.theringer.com/bachelor-party 
• Drake’s OVO Store Website - https://ca.octobersveryown.com/ 

MORE FROM AMANDA

• The Tax Chick Blog - https://taxchickca.wordpress.com;
• Connect with me by email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-doucette-tep-83a9ab51/ 
• Instagram: @tax.chick

When it comes time to organize your statements and receipts do you suddenly feel the urgency to clean your closet, empty the dishwasher, take your dog for a walk, or do anything other than deal with the pile of paper on your desk?  Do you stuff your receipts into a shoebox of shame and hide them under your bed?  Are you forcing yourself to do the work but feel overwhelmed by all the new electronic products on the market?  Then this episode is for you!  Join me and my new friend Tasha Baier for a candid discussion on bookkeeping - what it is, why it is important, and how you can make it less painful. 

In this episode, we discuss the following topics: (1) What is a bookkeeper and why you need one! (9:30); (2) Options for bookkeeping software (22:58); (3) Tips and tricks to make bookkeeping less painful (35:10).

RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON THE EPISODE

• REAL AF with Andy Frisella (https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast)
• Sage (https://www.sage.com/en-ca/)
• Quickbooks (https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/)

MORE FROM TASHA

• IG:  @tbaierconsulting
• FB: @tbaierbusinessconsulting
• www.tbaierbusinessconsulting.com 

MORE FROM AMANDA

• The Tax Chick Blog - https://taxchickca.wordpress.com;
• Connect with me by email: [email protected]
• Connect on IG: @tax.chick 

Who is part of your team of advisors?  Do you have a lawyer? An accountant? A financial planner? An insurance advisor? Do they all know about each other?  Are you looking to find a team of advisors but do not know where to start?  Does the thought of putting all these advisors in a room together fill you with terror and make you clutch onto your credit card?  Are you an advisor that fits into one of these categories and wish you could be a part of a team?  Then this episode is for you!  Join me and my BFF Tracy Duff of Skye Planning Group for a discussion on collaborative estate planning - what it is, why it is important, and the logistics of making it work.

In this episode, we discuss the following topics: (1) Why do you need a team of advisors? (17:52); (2) Who should be on your team? (23:50); and (3) How does this type of collaboration actually work in practice? (34:05).

RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON THE EPISODE

• Strategic Coach Podcast:  https://strategicpodcasts.com/
• Your Digital Undertaker Podcast: https://yourdigitalundertaker.ca/podcast/ 

MORE FROM TRACY

• Website:  https://skyeplanning.com/
• Facebook: @SkyePlanning
• Twitter:  @SkyeDuff
• IG: @skyeplanninggroup
• Email: [email protected]

MORE FROM AMANDA

• The Tax Chick Blog - https://taxchickca.wordpress.com
• Connect with me by email: [email protected]

As if going through a separation or divorce wasn’t stressful enough, there are several income tax traps that can arise when dealing with issues arising from a separation. Not only does your family law advisor need to know about family law, but it’s important that they understand the fundamental tax issues that may also arise. A family law advisor can also help you avoid dealing with tax traps by effective planning through a prenuptial or cohabitation agreement. Agreements of this nature, and alternative methods of dispute resolution, are becoming a lot more popular as more spouses are prioritizing having those big discussions upfront regarding expectations pertaining to financial and property matters should a separation arise. Join me and my law partner, Kim Visram of SHTB LLP for a discussion regarding tax traps, interspousal agreements and what other options exist if you do not want to set foot in Court. 

In this episode, we discuss the following issues: (1) Key tax issues that arise in most separations/divorces (8:38); (2) How to minimize financial implications upon separation/divorce with effective planning in an interspousal agreement (45:20); (3) How to utilize alternative dispute resolution measures to find creative solutions and minimize tax implications arising from separation/divorce (56:00). 

RESOURCES DISCUSSED ON THE EPISODE

• “Negotiate your best life” (A podcast) - https://negotiateyourbestlifepodcast.com 
• Conflict Resolution Saskatchewan: https://conflictresolutionsk.ca/member-profile/?uid=162
• Government of Saskatchewan,  “Family Mediators who have been recognized under Section 44.01 of The Queen’s Bench Act, 1998” - https://pubsaskdev.blob.core.windows.net/pubsask-prod/115118/Recognized%252BFamily%252BMediators%252BList_July%252B16%252B2020.pdf

MORE FROM KIM

• Website:  https://www.shtb-law.com/lawyers/kimberly-d-visram/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimberlyVisramLegal

MORE FROM AMANDA

• The Tax Chick Blog - https://taxchickca.wordpress.com;
• Connect with me by email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @tax.chick

In this "sneak-peek" episode, I share with you why I started this podcast, and what you can expect in upcoming episodes.  

If you are listening to this podcast because you are expecting a technical discussion on different tax planning techniques, then I am afraid this is the wrong podcast for you.  I am not going to tell you how to defer tax, how to avoid tax, or talk about butterfly reorganizations, 10-8 insurance plans, or loss utilization strategies.  

So what is the purpose of this podcast?  

• My goal is to give you “food for thought”.  Something to discuss over the dinner table with your family, or perhaps over the water cooler with colleagues.  
• I want to help listeners be able to identify when they need to seek help from a professional - and what professional they should call.  
• I want to promote and encourage the idea of collaborative practice amongst professionals - and that it is imperative to work as a team to come up with the best solution.
• And, I also hope that you might occasionally giggle, or at least smile, during some of my discussions.  Tax law and discussions about tax do not always have to be so serious!  

MORE FROM AMANDA

• The Tax Chick Blog - https://taxchickca.wordpress.com;
• Connect with me by email: [email protected]
• Connect with me on Instagram: @tax.chick