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.Sage Investing: RRSP’s TFSA’s OR RPP’s?
With the March 3 RRSP deadline around the corner, it’s time for an important primer on the three prime registered savings plans for Canadians are Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP’s) Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA’s) and Registered Pension Plans (RPP’s). Why?
Quarterly Instalments – Avoid Remitting Too Much!
Many taxpayers are receiving electronic notices from the CRA reminding them that March 15 is coming up. That’s the day that the first quarterly tax instalment remittances are usually due for the new year, but because that day falls on a Saturday this year, the due date is March 17. The issue in a cash strapped world, is whether you really need to make these payment. Here is a backgrounder to guide you:
Corporate Tax Filing Fundamentals
Statistics show that 97.8% of of the employer business in Canada are small businesses. This means if you have built a tax filing business serving individuals and households only, you’re missing out on a big share of the market.
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Donation Deadline Draws Near
There is still time to give and save money: mark your calendar for February 28. That is the deadline date to make cash, cheque, money order donations to your favorite charity and claim the deduction on your 2024 tax return.
