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Maximizing the principal residence exemption with your cottage

We are at our annual cottage trip this week enjoying the beautiful Wasaga beach. We are staying at our friends’ cottage nearby. Packing isn’t exactly the easiest thing. When we didn’t have kids, we would often wait until the day...

August 13, 2015

Purchasing a Vehicle With Your Real Estate Corporation

Other tax issues Real estate corporations

Purchasing a Vehicle With Your Real Estate Corporation

When we found out we were expecting Bruce, the first thing we did to get prepared was trade in my small sedan for an 8-seat minivan. It is a nice and highly rated van, big enough to accommodate our growing...

August 6, 2015

Other tax issues

Be Aware of the Price You Pay for Additional UCCB and other Invisible Taxes

I just got a letter from the government saying that the Universal Child Care Benefits (UCCB) is now increased to $160 per child for children under the age of 6. This is even retroactive to the beginning of this year....

July 24, 2015

Documentation matters when it comes to CRA audit

Other tax issues Real estate rant

Documentation matters when it comes to CRA audit

Starting in 2011, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been going after the New Home HST rebate program for a few years now. Many of the new home buyers intended to move into the new homes, but circumstances change in the...

July 16, 2015

The Absolute Best Way to Avoid Paying Tax on Capital Gain on Sale of Properties

Other tax issues Real estate corporations

The Absolute Best Way to Avoid Paying Tax on Capital Gain on Sale of Properties

Recently one of my blog followers asked me this question: what is the best way to avoid paying tax on capital gain on sale of properties? Sadly, unless you don’t make any gain on the sale of your real estate...

June 11, 2015

The Person Who Signs Your Paycheck Controls Your Life

Other tax issues Real estate investment Real estate rant

The Person Who Signs Your Paycheck Controls Your Life

“The person who signs your paycheck controls your life. Shouldn’t that person be you?” ~ Robert Kiyosaki I just saw this quote from Robert Kiyosaki’s facebook page today. Many of us know him as the author of “Rich Dad Poor...

May 28, 2015

This Lower–Income Spouse Tax Splitting Strategy Can Help You!

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This Lower–Income Spouse Tax Splitting Strategy Can Help You!

I was at the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) annual Authentic Canadian Real Estate (ACRE) event last month. One veteran investor said that she would not touch any real estate investment if it doesn’t provide at least 30% return annually....

May 15, 2015

A Quick Look at the Federal Budget – How Does it Affect Us All?

Other tax issues Small business and real estate

A Quick Look at the Federal Budget – How Does it Affect Us All?

A couple days ago when I was driving to Toronto to visit a client, I heard Justin Trudeau’s radio comment about how much he doesn’t like the new Family Tax Cut and how it makes the rich richer. And he...

April 23, 2015

Other tax issues Principal residence

Principal Residence Exemption – Part 2: Sheltering Capital Gain When Building on Vacant Land

Hello fellow real estate investors, A lot of us have thought about building our dream home. Some of us have even taken this grand plan into action. But only a few recognize the tax impact on building your home on...

March 26, 2015

HST rebate Other tax issues Principal residence Real estate rant

Principal Residence Exemption – Part1: What I learned from the most recent Professional Development course

March break is underway. With the interest rate reduction announced earlier by Bank of Canada, spring market seems to be hotter than ever. Many people are interested in investing in this real estate market, especially the condo market. Recently I...

March 19, 2015

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