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Income Properties

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Revising the fair market value of a property for tax purposes

Can you retroactively change the valuation of a rental property before selling it to reduce capital gains tax in...

Revising the fair market value of a property for tax purposes
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Mortgages

Why are mortgages so expensive in Canada?

Why are mortgages so expensive in Canada?

Vacation Homes

Why vacation home prices are rising in Canada—despite a market slowdown

On the heels of a pandemic boom, the recreational real estate market has slowed. But property prices are still...

Why vacation home prices are rising in Canada—despite a market slowdown
Canadian couple outside their home, wondering about the cost of their mortgage payments and if they will rise.

Mortgages

Will the cost of borrowing and mortgage payments rise?

Homeowners expect monthly mortgage payments to rise upon renewal in 2025, according to a new survey.

Will the cost of borrowing and mortgage payments rise?

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Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc attends a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan.15, 2025.

Taxes

When does the capital gains tax inclusion rate increase take effect?

Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026 and promises exemptions for the tax inclusion increase.

When does the capital gains tax inclusion rate increase take effect?
Justin Trudeau announces his resignation at a press conference

News

CRA to continue administering changes to capital gains tax during prorogation

The increase to the capital gains inclusion rate is going ahead—at least for now, says Canada’s Finance Department.

CRA to continue administering changes to capital gains tax during prorogation
Canadian couple outside of home, wondering if they should transfer it to their corporation.

Ask MoneySense

Is transferring your principal residence to your corporation a good idea?

Would swapping a house for cash from a corporation save on taxes? And is this tactic worth it in...

Is transferring your principal residence to your corporation a good idea?
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Business Insurance

Insurance for landlords in Canada: Your guide to protecting rental properties

Insurance for landlords in Canada: Your guide to protecting rental properties

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Investing

MoneySense at the MoneyShow: ETFs & Investing Strategies

Here’s how to get your free ticket to attend the MoneyShow virtual expo.

MoneySense at the MoneyShow: ETFs & Investing Strategies

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