Cherry, Author at Real Estate Tax Tips

6 Simple Ways to Create Freedom that Works for Real Estate Investors

I had a rare and candid business conversation with my dad and Erwin one night. He asked us about our numbers and how our businesses are structured. He was fascinated that we could be away for two weeks while our...

November 22, 2018

4 Simple Ways to Solve the Canadian Housing Issue

Life Lessons Other tax issues Principal residence

4 Simple Ways to Solve the Canadian Housing Issue

A few months ago, I saw a piece of artwork at Queens Quay park. The artist was expressing the ideal of “everyone is entitled to have a place to live” through this art piece. Erwin and I are currently in...

November 16, 2018

The Danger of Reporting Multiple Years of Losses

Real estate corporations Real estate investment Real estate rant Realtors/real estate agents Small business and real estate

The Danger of Reporting Multiple Years of Losses

A couple of months ago, I met with a real estate investor for an initial consultation. As part of the process, I asked him what his long-term goals are. He said, “I would like to give up my job one...

October 30, 2018

How to Pay 13.5% Small Business Tax on Rental Income

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How to Pay 13.5% Small Business Tax on Rental Income

Did you see this headline – “Liberal government writes off $1.1B US loan, plus interest, docs show” on MSN.com? Federal government wrote off a loan made to Chrysler during the 2009 global economic meltdown. I believe in making progress in...

October 25, 2018

10 Lessons Learned From Analyzing Commercial Properties

Life Lessons Real estate investment Real estate rant Repairs and maintenance

10 Lessons Learned From Analyzing Commercial Properties

A couple of weeks ago, Erwin and his friends found a mixed-used property that they’re interested in. The property is located on a busy street, across the street from a site that was sold to a developer. This site will...

October 18, 2018

Contractors: 3 Business Tips to Take Your Business to the Next Level

Life Lessons Other tax issues Should I incorporate?

Contractors: 3 Business Tips to Take Your Business to the Next Level

My dad is a general contractor in Hong Kong. My brother works for him as a project manager. My dad loves to share with me how much business he has completed in the last year. He loves to talk about...

October 11, 2018

How to Deduct Travel Expense by Avoiding This Cirque Du Soleil’s $38M Mistake

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How to Deduct Travel Expense by Avoiding This Cirque Du Soleil’s $38M Mistake

I spent a few days in Hong Kong last week attending my grandma’s funeral. (Thank you for all the clients who’ve reached out. Much appreciated.) While I was there prepping for this week’s blog post, I found a court case...

October 3, 2018

How to Maximize Return on Investment Using Savings & Line of Credit

Capital cost allowance Real estate investment Small business and real estate

How to Maximize Return on Investment Using Savings & Line of Credit

A bunch of our friends and I started a small charity a few years ago. Did you know… 37% of Hamilton children go hungry over the holidays. Our goal was to provide holiday dinners to people who’re in need. We...

September 25, 2018

How to Maximize HST Claims When Purchasing a New Vehicle

Capital cost allowance HST rebate Other tax issues Should I incorporate?

How to Maximize HST Claims When Purchasing a New Vehicle

My cousin got married in May 2016 in Hong Kong. Robin was 2.5 years old, and Bruce was 10-month-old at the time. We would have cramped in a less than 800 square foot condo one bathroom with a total of...

September 20, 2018

6 Lessons I Learned From the Archangel Summit 2018

Life Lessons

6 Lessons I Learned From the Archangel Summit 2018

People who know me would have a sense that I am an introvert. Not that I don’t enjoy public speaking or hanging out with clients, I just get exhausted when I had too much interaction. When I attended Archangel Summit...

September 12, 2018

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Author: Cherry