by Jason RosenIs Tax-Free EU Shopping Actually Tax-Free for Canadians?
To better attract tourism, the European Union (EU) offers VAT-free shopping for non-EU citizens. VAT is what Europeans call our GST/HST and means valu...
by Jason RosenInvesting in Canada as a Non-Resident for Tax Purposes
Whether it’s foreign investment in a booming housing market, a trend towards remote work and flexible employment options, or Canadian citizens looki...
by James PendergastNew Rules for Principal Residences Sold Within One Year
On April 7th, 2022, the Federal government proposed “anti-flipping” rules to house sales within 12 months. Prior to this, many individuals bought ...
by Jason RosenReal Estate Assignment Sales – New Tax Rules
The Federal Budget for 2022 has made amendments to Part IX of the Excise Tax Act (“ETA”). Effective May 7, 2022, all assignment sales in respect o...
by Jason RosenCapital Gains – Canadians Selling U.S. Real Estate
The housing market in the U.S. has skyrocketed over the past few years due to shortages in the supply of homes, increasing demand, and rising interest...
by Jason RosenIs the CRA Allowed to Criticize Business Practices?
The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) was recently faulted for encroaching and inappropriately second-guessing the Appellants’ business practices in...
by James PendergastThe Tax Benefits of Education Expenses
Education isn’t cheap, and many people find the cost of tuition a significant barrier to furthering their professional development. For those that c...
by Jason RosenTax Evasion vs. Tax Avoidance
Sometimes taxpayer’s tax plans are right on the edge of tax evasion or tax avoidance. While the two appear similar in meaning, their characteris...
by Jason RosenNon-Resident Withholding Tax on Canadian Rental Income
The Canadian tax system primarily operates to tax Canadian “residents.” The term “resident” has its own legal meaning in the Income Tax Act (t...
by James Pendergast