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Effective January 1, 2017, Vancouver home owners are subject to an empty home tax of 1% of the property’s assessed value (the “Tax”), pursuant to Vacancy Tax By-law No. 11674 (the “By-law”). In accordance with the By-law, all…
Many residents of Canada have connections to the US, ranging from business interests, ownership of recreational or retirement properties, children attending US colleges, etc. Furthermore, there are many US individuals residing in Canada, also for reasons of work,…
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has produced an online checklist for people like you who are starting a business. Using the links below, you can get information about your fiscal obligations and their implications. You can also get information…
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.
Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, announced a major change to the rules regarding the Principal Residence Exemption.
Foreign buyers of Metro Vancouver real estate will be taxed an additional 15 per cent, the government announced today in new legislation.
Following amendments proposed to the Income Tax Act (Canada) to become effective on January 1st 2016, certain trusts will now be taxed at the top marginal tax rate rather than the lower graduated tax rates that some trusts…
This article addresses the question of characterization of US LLLP, by setting out the principles that it would rely on, to make that characterization.
The new double tax agreement between New Zealand and Canada is set to facilitate investment and trade between the two nations
Public Registry of Beneficial Owners of Property – British Columbia
The British Columbia NDP government intends to introduce legislation mandating Canada’s first public registry of property beneficial ownership, to deter investors from buying housing through nominee companies and trusts. The move to crack down on real estate “hidden…