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The UHT May Be Cancelled, But Vacancy Taxes Remain

As tax professionals, you are keenly aware of the constant changes our federal government makes to the Income Tax Act. Adjustments are made, and you must adapt. Not often, though, is a tax eliminated altogether. But in the case of the Underused Housing Tax (UHT), that is exactly what has happened – it was cancelled in the federal budget of November 4, 2025, but Canada’s underused housing taxes have not been eliminated. Here’s what you need to know for tax season 2026.

Transparency, Taxes and the Big Distraction

If Canada’s most famous WWII spy were around today, he might well have been speaking about the federal government's Fall Economic Statement (FES).

T3 Filings: What is a Listed Trust?  

A listed trust is one that is generally exempt from filing a T3 return unless, it owes money to CRA.

Prepare to Deliver Collective Re-Assurance During Uncertain Times

Learn the skills to develop strategies for accumulation, growth, preservation and transition of sustainable wealth.

DMA-Business Transition Services Specialist Designation

The demand for skilled talent is high among Canadian finance leaders, with a limited supply of skilled talent.

Grads and Designates:  Official Transcript Study Term January 1 – March 31

VIP Transcripts coming April 3! Check out your official transcripts in the Graduate Lounge.  

Update On Trust Tax Filings

On March 3, 2025 CRA issued an update on the confusing trust filing requirements for tax year 2024. What’s important to know is that when filing of the T3 return, and the T3SCH15 Beneficial Ownership Information of a Trust form is required, the deadline is coming up soon:  March 31, 2025. 
 
 
 
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Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

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