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Short Term Rental Restrictions in British Columbia There have been lots of indirect tax changes related to residential property ownership in BC. If you own a residential property in British Columbia (BC) that is not…

Did you know there are serious GST/HST implications related to short term rentals? GST/HST on the purchase of rental properties You’ve likely heard various governments talking about the “housing crisis” and overall supply and affordability,…

On September 14, 2023 the federal government announced changes to the existing GST (or the 5% federal portion of the HST) residential rental property rebate. These changes are to encourage builders to create more supply…

Nearly every small business owner uses personal or corporate credit cards for many of their smaller and non-routine expenses. You may have employees that incur expenses on the company’s behalf using their own personal credit…

Are you a builder that who owns rental property and are, therefore, also a landlord? This is common when builders have constructed purpose-built multi-family projects or converted new-sale inventory into long-term residential rentals. In either…

Partnerships are not always what they seem…a common question arising around the new Underused Housing Tax  2025-11-15 UPDATE: This measure was cancelled in the 2025 budget bill. Taxpayers are still responsible to file and pay…

If it moves, tax it. If it’s still moving, then tax it some more.  2025-11-15 UPDATE: This measure was cancelled in the 2025 budget bill. Taxpayers are still responsible to file and pay UHT for…

Does your business have customers in Saskatchewan or Manitoba, where you’ve provided services or installed equipment related to land and/or buildings and structures?  Perhaps you hired contractors or subcontractors who provide services to your business…

Are you a dentist, dental surgeon, or orthodontist working with other dental or medical professionals?    If so, you may be surprised to learn that although most services you provide to patients are generally exempt…

The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) recently updated the requirements for both Canadian and Non-Resident importers concerning maintaining records in connection with their importing activities other than the place of business in Canada. If you…

David Crawford, our Indirect Tax Expert (GST/HST/PST/QST)   Canada's various indirect tax regimes can be pretty complicated, and most general accountants are unaware or not fully knowledgeable of many indirect tax issues that small business…