Can you use the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy a foreign property?
Find out if you can use the RRSP home-buying program to purchase foreign property and the tax implications that...
Capital Gains
Is the capital gains hike legally binding? What it would take to change the rules
A change to the capital gains inclusion rate takes effect on June 25. We look at the likelihood of...
How to prepare for future changes in tax policy—including capital gains tax
What do changes to capital gains in Canada teach us about tax planning generally? And how should we approach...
When are costs for a U.S. property tax-deductible in Canada?
Canadians pay tax on their worldwide income. But do the costs associated with U.S. properties get the same tax...
Advertisement
You have to sell a cemetery plot—will you owe capital gains tax?
Cemetery plots in some big Canadian cities can be worth $50,000 or more. Their sale or deemed disposition may...
How real estate is taxed during a separation or divorce
A couple owned two properties, and each person is taking one as part of their separation. What are the...
How much is capital gains tax in Canada?—and other reader questions answered
Last month’s federal budget introduced changes to capital gains tax in Canada. This has raised many questions about who...
Federal Budget 2024: How it will affect Canadians’ finances and taxes
Learn how the federal government’s 2024 budget can affect you and your money.
Advertisement
2023 tax season primer: Our roundup of the best 25 tax tips for Canadians
Can you still claim work-from-home expenses? What is capital gains tax and how does it work? We answer all...