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CRA Charities Directorate Video: “Gifting and Receipting”
Learn about the types of donations for which registered charities and other qualified donees can issue a tax receipt, and the various rules on receipting.
Changes to Principal Residence Exemption Announced Today
Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, announced a major change to the rules regarding the Principal Residence Exemption.
Anti-Avoidance Rules in the Property Transfer Tax Act (British Columbia)
Commentary on the Anti-Avoidance Rules contained in the Property Transfer Tax Act (British Columbia).
Abuse of Powers of Attorney
The uses and abuses of powers of attorney, according to British Columbia law.
New Tax on Foreign Buyers of Vancouver of Real Estate
Foreign buyers of Metro Vancouver real estate will be taxed an additional 15 per cent, the government announced today in new legislation.
B.C. Society Act Revamp – Part 2
BC Registry Services have produced an initial transition guide for existing societies operating under the current Society Act, to allow those existing societies to transition to the rules under the new Societies Act.
Shadow Flipping and Contract Assignment in the Vancouver Real Estate Market
Real Estate, Shadow Flipping and Contract Assignment in the Vancouver Market
The City of Vancouver’s Response to Short-Term Rental Services
The state of short term rentals in the City of Vancouver, and the Mayor's response to it.
Foreign Owners of US LLCs (single-member) Must Report to IRS
Foreign owners of single-member US LLCs now forced to report to tax authority (IRS).