11/01/2026
If income splitting is your only reason for a family trust, the cost may outweigh the tax benefit.
Canada's income-splitting rules now limit benefits to beneficiaries who genuinely contribute to the business. A trust can still support control and estate planning, but the tax case needs to fit your family. What would you want a trust to accomplish beyond income splitting?
https://thompsonpollock.com/blog/structure-family-trust-tax-efficiency-canada