When I wrote Tax-Free MD, it wasn’t just to teach physicians how to save money on taxes — it was to help them finally take control of their financial future and build what really matters: a Rich, Fulfilling Life.
Whether you’ve already read the book or haven’t picked it up yet, here are three of the most important lessons every internationally trained physician in Canada needs to hear — and act on.
1. You Will Likely Pay More Taxes in Retirement Than While Working — Unless You Plan Ahead
Most physicians assume their taxes will go down when they stop practicing.
But for incorporated doctors, the opposite is often true.
Here’s why:
- You’ve accumulated large investment balances inside your corporation.
- You’re drawing income from RRSPs or pensions in retirement.
- You’re no longer writing off business expenses.
- You might have no other tax strategy in place.
End result? You could end up paying as much or more in taxes during retirement — when you’re no longer working — unless you plan with intention.
Tax-Free MD walks through strategies like:
- Tax-free income through corporate-owned insurance
- Efficient withdrawals from corp and RRSPs
- Strategic income splitting
- Converting taxable dollars into legacy dollars
Bottom line: Taxes don’t end at retirement. But with a Financial Life Plan, you can make them work for you — not against you.
2. RRSPs Are Not the Best Tool for Every Physician
Most financial advisors push RRSPs like they’re a universal solution.
But here’s the truth: if you’re a high-income, incorporated physician, RRSPs can actually trap you.
Why?
Because every dollar you put in will be taxed later — often at the highest marginal rates — and can reduce your flexibility when you need it most.
That’s why Tax-Free MD shifts the focus toward:
- Corporate investing
- TFSA maximization
- Permanent life insurance as a tax-free retirement tool
- Non-registered tax-efficient structures
It’s not about avoiding RRSPs altogether — it’s about understanding where they fit (and where they don’t) in your Rich, Fulfilling Life Plan.
3. A Plan — Not a Product — Is the Real Solution
Your portfolio is not your plan.
Your insurance policy is not your plan.
Your accountant’s tax filing is not your plan.
Without a coordinated, long-term Financial Life Plan, you’re just reacting year by year — with no clarity on where you’re headed.
Tax-Free MD emphasizes one core truth:
You deserve a team that treats your finances with the same precision you bring to your medical career.
That means:
- Knowing exactly when you can retire — and on what income
- Minimizing lifetime taxes — not just this year’s
- Ensuring your family is protected, and your legacy is intentional
- Making financial decisions from confidence, not confusion
That’s how you build a Rich, Fulfilling Life. Not through guesswork, but through design.
One Final Thought
You became a physician to help people.
You sacrificed more than most will ever understand.
Now it’s time your money worked as hard for you as you worked to earn it.
If you haven’t read Tax-Free MD yet, grab a copy.
But more importantly — act on it.
And if you want help putting the ideas into action:
👉 Download our free guide: The $500,000 Mistake Most Doctors Make
Let’s help you build the Rich, Fulfilling Life you deserve — on your terms.