Flipping houses — buying a property, renovating it, and then selling it quickly for a profit—can be an attractive investment strategy in Canada's real estate market. However, it's essential to understand the tax implications and rules set forth by the ...
What is the Underused Housing Tax?The Underused Housing Tax (UHT) is an annual federal 1% tax on the ownership of vacant or underused housing in Canada. The tax generally applies to non-residents of Canada that are owners of housing in Canada. However, ...
If you've never owned your own home, this might interest you. How about a great new way to save for your first home? The Government of Canada will soon be offering a new way for you to save money, tax-free, towards your first home purchase. Starting on ...
The CRA is cracking down on real estate tax compliance.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
So you're selling your property - the CRA is watching When selling your home or any other real estate you must correctly report the transaction. If you go without doing so it could lead to audits, back taxes, high interest, and let's face it a ...
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Mel's experience as a professional accountant and her dedication as the club's volunteer board member and treasurer has been incredibly helpful as it relates to the financial operation of the Boys and Girls Club of Leduc. We have experienced a tremendous amount of change transitioning from one accounting system to another and Mel's expertise and work to ensure the new system is configured and functioning to suit the club's needs has been particul...
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I have used Mel’s services as a business accountant since 2012. She has been excellent for my small, independent consulting business and has provided me with lots of good advice. She has helped me improve my record keeping and understand all sorts of esoteric accounting things so I can make sure my company records are the best I can make them. She constantly keeps me apprised of any deadlines I need to follow and is extremely reliable in getting...
