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The federal government’s proposed tax reform on private corporations unveiled in mid-summer has drawn furious reaction from doctors and other high-income professionals, but there’s another group in line for a nasty tax surprise once their busy summer season is over.

About one-quarter of all farms in Canada are family farm corporations, meaning the shares are held by family members. Their number has been growing rapidly, even as the overall number of farms has fallen: There were 43,457 family farm corporations in 2016, up from 28,854 in 2001.

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A main reason for the increase is the tax advantages of incorporating, and many banks and accounting firms have specific guides for farmers. Even the Ontario Agriculture Ministry has a guide that suggests farmers consider incorporating once their family’s income reaches $75,000.

Accountants who specialize in farming are sounding alarm bells over Ottawa’s proposed changes, which were unveiled on July 18 for 75 days of consultation. For many farmers, the timing is in the middle of their busy growing and harvest season.