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Spring 2024: IMPORTANT Indirect Tax Changes The federal and provincial budgets season has come to an end for 2024 and there were plenty of new taxes, tax base expansion and numerous surprises (good and bad).…

British Columbia now taxes most digital remote sellers As part of British Columbia’s (“BC”) 2024 budget announcement, one of the most recent enlargements of the provincial sales tax (“PST”) occurred in plain sight. Over the…

Update on Canada Customs Requirements for ALL Importers The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is modernizing the way it assesses duties, etc. for all importers via the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM), which is…

Achen Henderson featured in Investment Executive Magazine on Underused Housing Tax updates 2025-11-15 UPDATE: This measure was cancelled in the 2025 budget bill. Taxpayers are still responsible to file and pay UHT for 2022-2024. In…

GST and HST: A Common Pitfall for Nonprofits Does your non-profit organization (“NPO’s”) earn revenue from memberships? If so, you should be aware of the potential pitfalls with respect to the GST/HST system. Informally, the…

Important Update: Bare Trusts Exempt from 2023 Trust Reporting Requirements Many unsuspecting citizens are now becoming aware of the Government’s recent roll out of the new reporting guidelines for trusts. These measures are aimed at…

David Crawford on the proposed UHT changes - InvestmentExecutive.ca 2025-11-15 UPDATE: This measure was cancelled in the 2025 budget bill. Taxpayers are still responsible to file and pay UHT for 2022-2024. We're excited to share…

2026 CRA per-kilometer allowance rates The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has adjusted the per-kilometer rates for vehicle allowances, varying by year and location. Here's a breakdown of the recent revisions: 2026 Automobile Allowance Rates: -…

Cracking Down on Non-Compliant Short-Term Rentals: What You Need to Know In the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the Canadian federal government announced a significant move to deny the deductions for owners of non-compliant short-term rentals.…

Understanding the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in Canada The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a tax-free savings account designed to help first-time homebuyers save up to $40,000 for a home purchase. Introduced through…

Retirement Hub by the Government of Canada Are you planning for your retirement? Do you want to learn more about your public pension options like the Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”) and Old Age Security (“OAS”)…

Understanding the Residential Property Flipping Rule in Canada The Residential Property Flipping Rule, introduced by the government of Canada for sales on or after January 1, 2023, is aimed at curbing the practice of buying…