In an effort to reduce Canadians’ tax burden during the holiday season, the Federal government announced on Thursday that the majority of expenses will be temporarily free from GST/HST from ...
Reducing your Tax Burden: A Guide to Interest Expense Deductions
If you’re borrowing funds to support business growth and or investment growth, you may be eligible to deduct interest on your business or property income under the Income Tax Act. ...
What does the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Increase Look Like for You?
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 ...
Understanding the CRA’s 2024 Trust and Reporting Updates: Implications and Context
Earlier this year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced significant changes to trust reporting rules that introduced new filing obligations for many express trusts, including bare trusts. These new requirements ...
Navigating the Evolving Tax Landscape: Key Changes and Challenges for Businesses
This year has seen significant shifts in tax regulations, making it a particularly volatile period for businesses. Three major tax changes have surfaced in recent years: The Canada Revenue Agency ...
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 ...
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 ...
Financing Canadian land development
At Zeifmans, we’ve supported countless clients throughout every phase of the land development process. Over the years, we’ve honed our knowledge of best practices for financing these large and often ...