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Guide To The Underused Housing Tax
The UHT applies to non-resident, non-Canadian owners of vacant or underused residential housing in Canada.
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Claiming Working from Home Expenses
January 2024 Update: The rules for claiming home office expenses have reverted back to pre-pandemic rules. Claiming home office expenses was a temporary measure and it ended for the 2022 tax year. For your 2022 personal tax filing, the Canada Revenue Agency has two
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Five End-of-Year Tax Planning Tips
The end of the year is rapidly approaching, which commonly brings about a time when business owners reflect on taxes. There are a few considerations that owners can contemplate to help maximize tax efficiency. Below are some immediate things you can contemplate and
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1% Tax on Vacant and Underused Housing Approved for 2022
Earlier this summer, the government’s Underused Housing Tax Act (UHTA) received Royal Assent. The Act is retroactive to January 1, 2022 and will impact 2022 tax filings for many registered owners of properties that are considered to be vacant or underused. What Types
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New Luxury Tax Coming into Force on Planes, Boats & Automobiles
Starting September 1st, 2022, a new luxury tax will be applied to the purchase of recreational vehicles and aircraft priced at $100,000 or more, and vessels priced at $250,00 or
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CRA Prescribed Rate Rising – What Does it Mean for You?
The impact of rising interest rates by the Bank of Canada are being felt in many places, including the Canada Revenue Agency. Effective October 1st, the CRA prescribed base interest rate will be rising to 3% (currently at 2%) for the fourth quarter of 2022. The
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