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CRA Announces Interest & Penalty Relief for Capital Gains Increase

On April 16, 2024, the Federal Government tabled Budget 2024, which proposed various provisions impacting individuals and businesses. One measure introduced in the budget was an increase to the capital gains inclusion rate. The inclusion rate for corporations, individuals and…

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Bare trust exemption extended for 2024

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will not require bare trusts to file a T3 Income Tax and Information Return (T3 return), including Schedule 15 (Beneficial Ownership Information of a Trust) for the 2024 tax year, unless the CRA makes…

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Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Set to Increase June 25

On April 16, 2024, the Federal Government tabled Budget 2024, which proposed various provisions impacting individuals and businesses. One measure introduced in the budget was an increase to the capital gains inclusion rate. The inclusion rate for corporations, individuals and…

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Federal Budget Commentary 2024

On April 16, 2024, the Federal Government tabled Budget 2024, which proposed various provisions impacting individuals and businesses. Some of the items of interest include the following: Capital gain inclusion rate – The inclusion rate for corporations, individuals and trusts…

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Reminder Toronto Vacant Home Tax Declarations Due Feb 29 2024

Toronto homeowners are required to declare the occupancy status of their property every year. The due date for the 2023 tax declarations is February 29, 2024. Declarations can be completed online via the City of Toronto’s online portal. Alternatively, owners…

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Canada’s New Trust Reporting Requirements

Budget 2018 announced the government’s intention to introduce new trust reporting rules. The proposed changes were introduced through various releases of draft legislation from 2018 to 2022. The legislation received royal assent on December 15, 2022 and became law….

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2023 Personal Income Tax Checklist

It’s tax season again, and we’re offering you a checklist to make sure you compile all the information necessary to complete your personal tax return. In this 2023 Personal Tax Return Checklist, you will find a list of information…

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2023 Fall Economic Update – Housing and Construction

On November 21, 2023, Canada’s Finance Minister unveiled the 2023 Federal Fall Economic Statement (“FES”). The FES expects inflation rates to decrease and subdued economic growth over 2024. The fiscal update contained several announcements on housing including investing billions…

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Fall 2023 Federal Economic Update – Tax Measures

On November 21, 2023, Canada’s Finance Minister unveiled the 2023 Federal Fall Economic Statement. The statement expects inflation rates to decrease and subdued economic growth over 2024. For 2023–24, the government is projecting a deficit of $40.1 billion. Over…

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