Raj Patel

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) specializing in corporate taxation and financial planning for Canadian private corporations. With 12 years of experience, he helps business owners maximize wealth through SR&ED credits, holding companies, and tax-efficient succession planning.

Raj is a practicing partner at a boutique accounting firm serving mid-market Canadian companies. His deep knowledge of the Income Tax Act allows him to demystify complex financial strategies, such as estate freezes, capital dividend accounts, and the optimal salary-dividend mix for owner-managers. He is particularly adept at guiding businesses through CRA audits and leveraging government incentives like the SR&ED program to fund innovation. Raj’s articles provide rigorous, numerically backed guidance designed to lower effective tax rates and improve cash flow for Canadian entrepreneurs navigating a high-tax environment.