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We attempt to assist our readers by simplifying some of the complex income tax issues in Canada. Occasionally, we answer the general tax questions as well that can help a broader readership of our blog section.
INSIGHTS
2021 – Individual Income Tax Rates – Federal, Ontario & Alberta
Individual income tax rates 2021 and 2022 for Ontario and Alberta in Canada/
CSRS 4200 Compilation Engagements
Compilation of Financial Statements The Auditing and Assurance Board issued a new standard, ‘CSRS 4200 Compilation Engagements’ for the first time in almost 30 years! CSRS 4200 replaced Notice to reader report under Section 9200
Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption in Canada
What is life time capital gain exemption? Common purification and crystallization strategies.
How to extract Surplus cash from Corporation without paying taxes?
Corporate reorganization technique that may allow you to take cash out of corporation without paying income taxes in Canada.
Canadian Taxpayers Selling U.S. Property
Many of Canadian taxpayers maintain a second home, a vacation property, or hold a U.S. real property interest for investment purposes. In 2020 and 2021, there is an upward trend of dispositions of U.S. real
Professional Corporations & Income Taxes
Many professionals can now incorporate their practices as professional corporations as per the provincial legislation. Professional Corporations are now becoming a very common structure since the majority of provinces have relevant professional regulations. Professional Corporations
TAX QUESTIONS
Taxation of RSUs after moving from Canada
Question: I moved from the U.S. to Canada in April of 2024 after I got my Canadian PR approved. I have RSUs that were granted while I was in the
Short Term Rentals in Canada
Tax Question Asked by: Andrea J. Marie I have a condo that I use as an AirBNB in Toronto. I am recently told that I cannot claim any tax deductions
Bare Trust Reporting in Canada
Question asked by Sumit Khanna My son owns a house where he lives. He was having a hard time getting a mortgage. I decided to be on the title of
Late filing Penalties for form 5471
Tax Question asked by Aiman Doe (Name changed at their request) I am an American living in Canada since 2011. I own a Canadian Corporation since 2012. I have never
Tax Treaty Benefits for Non-U.S. members of LLC
Question: Can a U.S. LLC claim exemption from Canadian corporate income tax under article VII of treaty if it has non-us members?