Colton Cyr, CIM, B.Sc.
Investment Advisor Associate
Colton is an Investment Advisor Associate with Rockmoor Wealth Management, supporting the firm’s client relationships. Colton comes from a wealth management background, having worked as an Investment Advisor Associate with Raymond James Ltd., and as an Associate with Maxam Capital, a Registered Portfolio Management firm in Vancouver, BC. Colton is also a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM)®.
Colton’s educational background includes earning his Bachelor of Science while attending American International College (AIC) on a full NCAA Division I hockey scholarship and the University of Victoria. While at AIC, Colton won the Student Excellence award for having the top GPA within his major and was named to the 2012-13 Atlantic Hockey All-Academic Team.
In his free time, Colton is a volunteer hockey coach with the Hollyburn Huskies in West Vancouver and enjoys mountain biking and skiing with his fiancé, Kristi.
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2024 Federal Budget Highlights
On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal budget.
While there are no changes to federal personal or corporate tax rates, the budget introduces:
• An increase in the portion of capital gains subject to tax, rising from 50% to 66.67%, starting June 25, 2024. However, individual gains up to $250,000 annually will retain the 50% rate.
• The lifetime exemption limit for capital gains has been raised to $1.25 million. Additionally, a new one-third inclusion rate is set for up to $2 million in capital gains for entrepreneurs.
• The budget confirms the alternative minimum tax changes planned for January 1, 2024 but lessens their impact on charitable contributions.
• This year’s budget emphasizes making housing more affordable. It provides incentives for building rental properties specifically designed for long-term tenants.
• Introduces new support measures to aid people buying their first homes.
• Costs for specific patents and tech equipment and software can now be written off immediately.
• Canada carbon rebate for small business
2024 Federal Budget Highlights
On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal budget.
While there are no changes to federal personal or corporate tax rates, the budget introduces:
• An increase in the portion of capital gains subject to tax, rising from 50% to 66.67%, starting June 25, 2024. However, individual gains up to $250,000 annually will retain the 50% rate.
• The lifetime exemption limit for capital gains has been raised to $1.25 million. Additionally, a new one-third inclusion rate is set for up to $2 million in capital gains for entrepreneurs.
• The budget confirms the alternative minimum tax changes planned for January 1, 2024 but lessens their impact on charitable contributions.
• This year’s budget emphasizes making housing more affordable. It provides incentives for building rental properties specifically designed for long-term tenants.
• Introduces new support measures to aid people buying their first homes.
• Costs for specific patents and tech equipment and software can now be written off immediately.
• Canada carbon rebate for small business
Tax tips to know before filing your 2023 income tax
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