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.

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What does an employer do if over deductions are discovered?

When working with your clients, remember that you are their trusted advisors and know more about their financial affairs than their family and friends.

Taxpayers and their advisors may consider this question more frequently as CRA pushes for more electronic communications, such as the provision of email addresses on this year’s tax return.  

Find out about this and more at the 2015 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC).

Substantial tax reform has recently changed the rules for post-death planning for high net worth families.