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Navigating tax and mitigating risk amid political uncertainty
ARTICLE | February 20, 2025
Authored by RSM US LLP
Event overview
The political uncertainty in Canada and the U.S. adds to the challenges of tax planning. In this webcast, RSM Canada advisors will lay out the current situation on both sides of the border, what it could mean for your business and what strategies you can use to mitigate risk.
Join the conversation on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. ET as our panel discusses key issues Canadian companies are facing, including tariffs, capital gains tax legislation, green credits, scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax incentives and upcoming federal and provincial budgets.
Presenters
- Danny Ladouceur | Life Sciences Leader
- Danny Ladouceur is a partner and leader of credits and incentives for RSM Canada LLP, where he is committed to excellence, quality and measurable results in order to grow the practice. He is also RSM Canada’s life sciences industry leader.
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- Tu Nguyen | Economist | RSM Canada
- Tu Nguyen has a doctorate in economics and is an economist and director of environmental, social and governance (ESG) for RSM Canada LLP.
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- Clara Pham | Partner | RSM Canada
- Cassandra Knapman | Manager | RSM Canada
- Chetna Thapar | Manager | RSM Canada
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this webcast, attendees will be able to:
- Analyze the impact of political uncertainty in Canada and the U.S. on cross-border tax planning and business decision-making.
- Evaluate strategies to mitigate risks related to tariffs, comply with capital gains tax legislation, and utilize green credits and SR&ED tax incentives.
- Deepen understanding of broader economic implications of ongoing situation and how Canadian companies can navigate these overarching challenges.
CPE credits
RSM US LLP is pleased to offer 1.0 CPE credits for attending this webcast. To qualify, you must log in to the live webcast and provide your first name, last name and email address. You must remain logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and answer 75 percent of the polling questions to receive credit. Group CPE is not available. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact us.
RSM US LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
- Advance preparation: None
- Program level: Basic
- Prerequisites: None
- Delivery method: Group internet-based
- Field of study: Taxes
- CPD: 1.0 credits per webcast
Event details
- Date and time
- Thursday, February 20, 2025
- 2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT
- Intended audience
- Tax leaders and practitioners in Canada and the U.S.; professionals whose clients do business in both Canada and the U.S. or in key cross-border industries such as energy, auto manufacturing, critical mineral mining, the public sector or private equity.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- CPE credits
- One CPE credit will be issued to eligible participants
- Fee
- Complimentary
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