
What is FAPI?
Foreign Accrual Property Income, or FAPI, are a set of rules in the Income Tax Act (the “ITA”) that treats property income the same as if accrued ...
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Previously, we wrote about the initial emergency relief Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) implemented by the Government of Canada. As the changes i...

What is a Taxable Benefit – Part 2
It may come as a surprise to some Canadian taxpayers when they receive a Notice of Assessment with reported income reassessed to be significantly high...

How Real Estate Agents can Incorporate a Company
On October 1, 2020, the Real Estate and Broker’s Act includes regulations which permit the use of Personal Real Estate Corporations (PRECs). Based o...
Is Interest Paid on my Investments Deductible?
There is a proverbial expression that goes, “It takes money to make money”. When taken literally, this expression could be interpreted as the act ...

The CRA and Automatic Tax Filings
In her 2020 Speech from the Throne, Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, addressed many potential changes that may be adopted b...
What is Capital Cost Allowance?
Capital expenditures are distinct from current expenses. While both may be incurred for the purpose of earning income, only the latter is immediately ...
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Audits
COVID-19 and the Canadian government’s response to lockdown parts of the country has naturally left many businesses struggling to operate. For some ...

What is the Departure Tax?
COVID-19 has grounded many Canadians from international travel and has created unforeseen tax issues related to residency. As winter approaches, many ...