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Changes Coming to Underused Housing Tax – List of Exemptions
As part of its Fall Economic Update, the federal government introduced several important changes to the still new Underused Housing Tax (UHT). When the draft amendments are passed, it will have a significant impact on who is required to file annual UHT returns.
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Changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax: What Should You Expect for 2024 and Onwards?
Please note that changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax are expected to become effective in the beginning of 2024, but have not been enacted as of the date of this GGFL tax news release. Drafts of legislative proposals were released on August 4, 2023, but have not
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Exploring Retirement Fund Options for Business Owners
As a business owner in Ontario looking ahead to retirement, it’s vital to understand the various avenues for accessing your hard-earned funds from your RRSP, RRIF and retained earnings of your private company during this new phase of life. Decisions you make will
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CRA Interest Rates: The Growing Cost of Late Tax Payments
UPDATE: Effective July 1, 2025, the CRA’s interest rate on overdue taxes will decrease to 7%. The lower rate will apply to all outstanding balances, but only for interest accrued on or after that date. Any interest charged for periods before July 1 will remain at the
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Tenants in Canada at Risk for Non-Resident Landlord Withholding Taxes
A recent ruling from the Tax Court of Canada may have significant ramifications for commercial and residential tenants and landlords on rental agreements in Canada. Under existing Canadian tax rules, tenants renting from non-resident landlords must withhold at source
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2023 Federal Budget Highlights & Commentary
On March 28, 2023, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, presented Budget 2023 to the House of Commons. Below we have summarized the key provisions of the budget. Click here to read our full analysis and commentary –
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