Cherry, Author at Real Estate Tax Tips

Contractors: Here’s a Quick Guide to Progress Billing

HST rebate Other tax issues Should I incorporate?Small business and real estate

Contractors: Here’s a Quick Guide to Progress Billing

Thank you for the overwhelming feedback for my last week’s blog post about my dad. I am extremely grateful to be able to share such an inspiring life story. I consider myself as a gritty person because I have the...

August 30, 2018

If You Can Read ABC You Can Become a Millionaire: A Tribute to The Grittiest Role Model in My Life

Life Lessons Should I incorporate?Small business and real estate

If You Can Read ABC You Can Become a Millionaire: A Tribute to The Grittiest Role Model in My Life

Summer is fun. It is fun taking the kids around town to enjoy different activities. Summer is also about learning as well. I learned about Grit this summer, and my kids learned how to swim. And I used what I...

August 24, 2018

Ontario Landlord Watch Conference & 3 Common HST Scenarios When Building a New House

HST rebate Real estate investment

Ontario Landlord Watch Conference & 3 Common HST Scenarios When Building a New House

Today, I got the opportunity to speak to Kayla, the founder of a group called Ontario Landlord Watch. She has started Ontario Landlord Watch initiative since 2010, acting as a voice to our government advocating fairness among landlords and tenants...

August 15, 2018

9 Tax Tips Canadian Amazon Reseller Should Know When Selling on Amazon.com

Other tax issues Should I incorporate?

9 Tax Tips Canadian Amazon Reseller Should Know When Selling on Amazon.com

It was the summer long weekend. We started our long weekend by celebrating my birthday at Niagara Falls. As we get older, it’s less about presents but more about presence and experience. ? This year, I decided to try the...

August 9, 2018

Here’s How to Keep More Money Even When Flips Went Wrong

Real estate investment Realtors/real estate agents

Here’s How to Keep More Money Even When Flips Went Wrong

My kids and I have a night time routine before they go to sleep. As part of the routine, I ask them what they are thankful for every night before I put them down to sleep, hoping that this little...

August 2, 2018

5 HST Planning Tips for Developers and Builders

HST rebate Other tax issues Real estate investment Small business and real estate

5 HST Planning Tips for Developers and Builders

This summer has been tough. A close client passed away suddenly at the age of 52, leaving his wife, his children, his family, friends and JV partners all in shock. At the visitation of his funeral, packed with his friends...

July 27, 2018

Greatness Begins Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Real estate investment Should I incorporate?

Greatness Begins Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Toronto Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan to San Antonio Spurs. ☹ DeMar DeRozan, who’s the Mr. Toronto, was the best player in the history of Raptors. Unlike any other players, he did not interview other teams when his contract ended with...

July 19, 2018

The Secret of Understanding Canadian Real Estate Market

Capital cost allowance Real estate investment

The Secret of Understanding Canadian Real Estate Market

A single parking space in Hong Kong has sold for $765,000 according to this Toronto Star article. $765K Canadian Dollars! My parents bought a couple of parking spots in Hong Kong for self-use for $367K late last year. Of course,...

July 12, 2018

Four Powerful Reasons You Should Hire Professionals to Setup Corporation

Real estate corporations Should I incorporate?Small business and real estate

Four Powerful Reasons You Should Hire Professionals to Setup Corporation

Happy belated Canada Day. I always feel extremely blessed on Canada Day. I immigrated to Canada 20 years ago, have been a citizen for about 16 years now. I am blessed to live in this country, enjoy the natural beauty...

July 5, 2018

Lease vs. buy: How to get a new car that maximizes tax savings

Capital cost allowance HST rebate Other tax issues

Lease vs. buy: How to get a new car that maximizes tax savings

Our lease on our Honda Odyssey was ending coming October. One of our friends got a plug-in hybrid earlier this year. This plug-in hybrid is considered a “green vehicle” which would allow him to drive on HOV lane on 400...

June 28, 2018

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