Author Archives: Tax Partners

With the rise of cryptocurrency, managing its financial and tax aspects has become increasingly complex. For Canadian investors and businesses involved in digital currencies, finding the right crypto accountant is crucial. A specialized crypto accountant in Canada can help you navigate crypto tax regulations, ensure compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and optimize your […]

Selecting the right accounting firm is crucial for the financial health and compliance of your business. Canadian accounting firms offer distinct advantages that make them a top choice for businesses. This blog explores the reasons why partnering with a Canadian accounting firm, including those specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency accounting, can be highly beneficial for […]

On April 30, 2024, Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance, introduced legislation in Parliament to put into effect many of the measures announced in the 2024 Federal Budget (“Budget 2024”).  Please see the 2024 Federal Budget Commentary we released on April 17, 2024 for full details of all tax measures introduced in Budget 2024. Legislation to support […]

New rules aimed at providing more transparency on beneficial ownership of assets now require that more trusts (and estates) file tax returns. These changes will catch many individuals and businesses that may not be aware of their trust-like relationships, exposing them to potential penalties and other consequences for non-compliance. The rules become effective in 2023, […]

During the pandemic, many employers offered their employees the option of working from home. Some employees have always worked from home. Whichever situation fits you, there are some things that you need to know. In order to claim any work from home expenses, the employer needs to provide the employee with a T2200, Declaration of […]

Toronto residential property owners, including corporations, partnerships and trusts, must submit a declaration of their property’s occupancy status for 2022 and pay any tax assessed on the property in 2023. What is it? The City of Toronto has implemented a Vacant Home Tax on all vacant residential properties for the 2022 taxation year.  The goal […]

Many taxpayers prefer the ease of investing in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) rather than a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) based solely on the fact that the TFSA is tax free. Adults 18 years and older can contribute up to $10,000 to their TFSA annually. While the RRSP contribution room will generally be much […]

Tax installments are issued when a taxpayer owes $3,000 or more and the taxpayer’s net tax owing is $3,000 or more in any of the previous tax years. Installments are required to be paid in quarterly installments and general occur on or before March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. While this is […]

You’ve completed your tax return and you received your Notice of Assessment, and you owe money to the CRA. There have been some common questions and misconceptions when it comes to owing money to the government.  Here are few: Ignoring it will NOT make it go away. CRA debt is due immediately. Just like anything […]