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 […]
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Feb
Feb
Income Tax in Canada or the United States is complex and is one of the biggest expenses we pay. It is important to have an accounting firm on your side that can ensure your income tax return is filed correctly. Tax Partners makes it easier whether you are a small business owner, an individual filing […]
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Feb
Feb
If you own residential property, you should be aware of the newly proposed Underused Housing Tax (“UHT“) set to take effect on January 1, 2022. The UHT is a national, annual 1% tax on the value of non-resident, non-Canadian-owned residential real estate that is vacant or underused. The legislation received royal assent on June 9, 2022 and […]
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Jan
Jan
Taxpayers being audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA“) are not likely to describe the experience as pleasant. After all, the CRA’s main goal during an audit is to uncover errors with the taxpayer’s filings, which would result in the taxpayer owing money. This type of scrutiny, despite being a normal part of a country’s […]
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Jan
Jan
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released comprehensive information on a new simplified process for deducting home office expenses for 2020 and 2021. For millions of Canadians, this is the first year in which they are eligible to deduct certain expenses related to working from home on their taxes. It will also be the first […]
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Oct
Oct
Ontario real estate professionals can now incorporate, thanks to the passing of Bill 145 this past March and legislation passing on October 1, 2020. First—and likely most important—is to understand the tax benefits of incorporation. Of course, once you withdraw funds from a PREC, that money is subject to your personal tax rate. Fortunately, with […]
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Oct
Oct
Being a realtor in Ontario means many things. You are selling in one of the most fast-paced and lucrative realty markets in North America! You are selling in an economic climate that has exceeded any predictions and is growing. As is the case with many of your colleagues, you are inundated with data, paper, and […]
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Jul
Jul
The death of a family member or a close friend, can be a difficult time. Our office is committed to making it as easy as possibly for you during this trying time by providing estate planning prior to death and setting out some tax tips for tax return filing on death. Does an income tax […]
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Jul
Jul
A taxpayer who sells his or her “principle residence”, which is defined in the ITA, becomes liable for paying tax on the capital gains. However, the Income Tax Act (“ITA”) allows the taxpayer to claim an exemption, thereby avoiding the payment of tax on the sale of the “principle residence”. “Principle residence” generally includes: A […]
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Jul
Jul
Guidance from Tax Partners Accountants: a York Region accounting firm specializing in privately-held and owner-managed businesses. There is one question that is often top of mind when we speak with entrepreneurs who come to Tax Partners for business advisory. That question is: “Should I incorporate my business?” If you are a small business owner confronted with […]
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