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Individual Tax - Canada

2023 – Tax Changes, What’s new in Canada?

Changes affecting 2022 Tax Returns The 2022 individual income tax season is starting soon. Please check important deadlines for the 2022 tax returns being filed in 2023  While we intend to capture tax changes and

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Canada tax accountant to file UHT underused housing tax return UHT 2900
Individual Tax - Canada

Underused Housing Tax (UHT) in Canada

Effective January 01, 2022, there is a new ‘Underused Housing Tax’ (UHT) imposed on specific taxpayers, known as “affected owners”. UHT is a tax levied on properties that are deemed to be underutilized or not

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PFIC rules for U.S. citizens and green cardholders living in Canada with Canadian investments such as Mutual funds and etf.
U.S. Income Tax

U.S. Tax Rules for PFICs – Canadian Context

Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFICs) In this post: What is a PFIC? Definition of PFIC Deep dive into PFIC definition Gross Income Test Asset Test Exceptions – What is not PFIC? Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs)

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Incorporation for IT Contractors
Corporate Tax - Canada

IT Contractors – Employee Vs Incorporation

Question: I Am An IT Professional. I Just Received An Offer From My Employer. My Employer Wants Me To Incorporate And They Have Agreed To Offer A Better Hourly Rate. I Am Confused Should I Set Up A Corporation Or Become An Employee?

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do i need to pay inheritance tax in Canada
Individual Tax - Canada

Tax on Inheritance in Canada

Question: My mother passed away in India last month. I am receiving my share of the family house. The home is located in India. I am a resident of Canada. Do I need to pay taxes in Canada when this property is transferred to me?

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Rental income of CCPC Corporation in Canada
Corporate Tax - Canada

Incidental Rental income of CCPC

Question: My corporation, a CCPC, has a catering business and holds a building as an asset. I rent a portion of the building but use the rest in my operations. Is my corporation now Specified Investment Business?

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income taxes in Canada for Ukrainians moving to Canada
Individual Tax - Canada

Income Tax Issues for Ukrainians moving to Canada

Canada is going the extra mile to support the Ukrainians affected by the Russian Invasion. With every passing day number of applications for temporary residence is growing. Many of the Ukrainians are already in Canada

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Cross border tax issues for U.S. persons with Canadian Corporations who are CFCs.
U.S. Income Tax

Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs)

The U.S. tax system went through a major overhaul as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Beginning in 2018, the U.S. taxes individuals on worldwide income whereas corporations on a Quasi-territorial

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