Liberal’s Proposed “First Home Savings Account“ The election platform for the Liberal party included a new tax measure called the “First Home Savings Account” (FHSA). Although the Liberal government did not win a majority in the recent election, it is likely they will pursue this new tax measure to help first-time homebuyers save for a […]
Buyers and Sellers Beware: Tax Rules for the Sale of U.S. Real Property
Are you a resident of Canada thinking about selling your U.S. real property? Whether you hold the property for investment, rent it out, or use it as an escape from Canadian winters, you should be aware of the rules outlined in the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). Sellers If you are a […]