The Passive Income Trap Inside Your Corporation with Michael Baker

Your corporation earned passive income. Now the government wants a bigger cut of it — and most business owners don't see it coming.In this episode, Martin sits down with Michael Baker, CPA, to break down Corporate-Owned Life Insurance (COLI) — the strategy accountants use to legally shelter passive income, access tax-free cash, and build wealth inside your corporation.What we cover: • What the passive income threshold is and why it quietly erodes your small business deduction • How COLI moves investment income outside the passive income test • The Capital Dividend Account (CDA) — and how it gets cash out of your corporation tax-free • How to use your policy's cash value as leverage without triggering a taxable event • When COLI makes sense — and when it doesn'tIf you're a business owner with retained earnings or passive income inside your corporation, this one is worth your time.Book a free strategy call: dundaswealth.ca/applyKeep What You Build is presented by Dundas Wealth. The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.