FHSA at a glance!
Jérémy Levasseur, directeur en fiscalité canadienne et américaineWhat is a First Home Savings Account (FHSA)? A Tax-Free Savings Account for First-Time Home Buyers (FHSA) is an…
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Canadian tax
New Canada Housing Benefit
Jérémy Levasseur, directeur en fiscalité canadienne et américaineThe C.R.A. (Canada Revenue Agency) has started receiving applications for the one-time supplement to the Canada Housing Benefit program since…
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Main tax changes in Canada for 2022-2023
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EAEffisca has reviewed for you all the tax changes for tax year 2022 (filed in 2023) and prepared a summary…
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Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians
Jérémy Levasseur, directeur en fiscalité canadienne et américaineA new law prohibits non-Canadians from buying residential properties in Canada for a period of two years, starting January 1,…
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Federal Budget 2022 – New measure for first-time home buyers!
Nicolas Godbout, fiscaliste et planificateur financier, M. Fisc., Pl. FinThe budget introduced a very advantageous new measure for first-time home buyers: the FHSA!
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Claim the capital gains exemption without delay
Nicolas Godbout, fiscaliste et planificateur financier, M. Fisc., Pl. FinWhen selling a business, it is possible to claim the capital gains exemption without waiting for the period of 2 years. We explain how.
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Home office expenses partially paid by spouse
Nicolas Godbout, fiscaliste et planificateur financier, M. Fisc., Pl. FinI live with my husband. Are home office expenses calculated based on my share of the rent?
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When is the best time to buy a vehicle for a business?
Olivier Custeau, Fiscaliste, B.A.A., M. Fisc., EAI am thinking of buying a vehicle for my business. Is there a better time to buy it, for tax purposes?
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Can we report capital gains on cryptocurrencies in our spouse’s income tax return?
Nicolas Godbout, fiscaliste et planificateur financier, M. Fisc., Pl. FinCan I report 100% capital gains on cryptocurrency (or some% at least) to my wife, since we are married and the investments are made from our joint bank account? In addition, investment decisions are taken jointly.
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Can I deduct my moving expenses?
Nicolas Godbout, fiscaliste et planificateur financier, M. Fisc., Pl. FinIf you are moving for a job, to run a business or for your education, deducting your moving expenses can pay off.
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