This year’s Federal budget marked the first increase to the Capital Gains inclusion rate since 2000, an announcement that many criticized as having significant consequences on both high income and ...
The Struggle of Distressed Condo Projects in Today’s Economy
The Boom and Bust of Urban Development In recent years, urban development has thrived, with inner-city properties like former parking lots, theaters, and unused spaces transforming into high-demand condo projects. ...
Navigating changing tax laws as an Airbnb host and cohost: What short and mid-term rental property owners need to know
Mid and short-term rental operators and investors are facing mixed messages from the federal government and Bank of Canada as they continue to navigate a quickly evolving market. While the ...
Unlock Your Path to Homeownership: The Power of Tax-Free First Home Savings Accounts!
Are you dreaming of owning your first home but worried about saving up for it? Enter the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), a brilliant solution tailored for first-time homebuyers in ...
Navigating Halal Mortgages in Canada: A Guide to Shariah-Compliant Home Financing
Did you know that Canada’s Islamic population comprises approximately 1.7 million people, accounting for 4.9% of the total Canadian population as per the 2021 census? Until recently, fulfilling the dream ...
How will Canada’s Capital Gains Increase Affects those with Investments?
The Canadian government’s plan to increase Canada’s capital gains inclusion rate, introduced in the 2024 Federal Budget, has caused growing concern from taxpayers as many consider selling cottages and investments ...
Short-Term Rentals: Tax Implications for Airbnb Properties
Rental income has generated a great deal of income over the years and has opened a variety of rental locations across the globe. Rentals can also be a great investment ...
Tax Insights: A summary of The Underused Housing Tax (UHT) for Canadians
Canada’s newest Underused Housing Tax (UHT) was enacted last summer, meaning some residential property owners (i.e., those not considered “excluded owners”) are expected to file a UHT return and pay ...
Exploring Section 1031 Rollover in US Real Estate for Canadians
With current low capitalization rates in the Canadian real estate market, many Canadians are looking south of the border to the United States for higher returns on their real estate ...