

Are Gambling Winnings Taxable in Canada?
When you’re placing a bet, whether it’s on a hockey game or at the poker table, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. However, it’s im...

Should I Keep a Logbook for my Expenses?
Canadian Taxpayers can reduce their taxable income by claiming business expenses against the revenue they received. For individuals and businesses see...

Canada’s New Anti-Flipping Tax
The housing market in Canada has skyrocketed over the years. The average Canadian finds themselves renting because of high housing prices. In an attem...

Advance Income Tax Rulings and Technical Interpretations
Taxpayers may request answers from Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) by requesting an advance income tax ruling, or a technical interpretation. A tech...

How Does the Canada Revenue Agency Find Unreported Income?
The Canadian tax system operates as a self-reporting system. Each taxpayer is responsible for reporting their total income, deductions and credits cla...

What is Rental Income in Canada?
Rental income is the money or value you receive when you rent out property that you either own, or have the use of. The property may be yours wholly, ...

CRA Review of Corporate Travel Expenses
The Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) conducts regular reviews of corporate tax returns. As part of a new group project, the CRA is focusing on co...

Ontario’s 2022 Staycation Tax Credit
In light of the many COVID-19 travel restrictions implemented by Ontario, the provincial government has introduced a new temporary Staycation Tax Cred...

The Home Buyers’ Plan and the CRA
The Home Buyers’ Plan (“HBP”) is a program that allows qualified first-time home buyers (the definition for which can be found below) to withdra...
