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Underused Housing Tax condo

Why you may need to file an Underused Housing Tax return

The federal government’s new Underused Housing Tax came into effect on January 1st, 2022. It introduced a 1 per cent annual tax on the ‘specified value’ of a vacant or ‘underused’ residential property owned in whole or in part by non-resident, non-Canadian citizens. Despite the legislation’s many exemptions, it is very broad and ensnares several […]

Documents for mandatory disclosure rules

New mandatory disclosure rules pose administrative challenge for some businesses

Draft legislation recently tabled by the Department of Finance could significantly complicate transaction reporting requirements for a selection of individuals and businesses across the country. Under newly proposed mandatory disclosure rules that were first introduced in the 2021 federal budget, certain taxpayers may need to report a comprehensive new set of reportable or notifiable transactions […]

transport truck and personal services businesses

CRA is scrutinizing personal services businesses. Here’s why

As devastating as the global pandemic has been, it did create a new way of thinking for businesses large and small. Remote work became common, Zoom calls the norm and businesses of all sizes shifted their workflow, both to accommodate lockdown restrictions and the evolving work preferences of their employees. At the same time, a […]