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Is income earned outside Canada taxable?
As a non-resident your non-Canadian income will not be taxed in Canada, but it will affect how many non-refundable tax credits you can claim. This is your...
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What makes a property a principal residence in Canada?
Most properties (home or cottage, for example) can be designated a principal residence—even those seasonal residences located outside of Canada, such as i...
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Can my wife sell house without my signature?
You can only sell the house without consent from your spouse (this includes civil partnerships) if they are not joint owners. This means you can sell, ren...
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Can a buyer back out after final walk through?
Can you back out of the deal after the final walkthrough of your would-be next home? The answer is yes. Buyers can back out of a sales contract, and somet...
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What are five possible reasons for acquisition?
The most common motives for mergers include the following: Value creation. Two companies may undertake a merger to increase the wealth of their shareholde...
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When do we send out end of tax assessments?
End of tax year We’re sending income tax assessments out from late-May until the end of July. Find out more Your query has an error: Request Error. Income...
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Do HSA contributions reduce capital gains?
HSAs are just that, savings accounts. As long as funds are saved and spent on qualified medical expenses, all contributions, capital gains, and withdrawal...
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What happens if husband and wife live separately?
Separation means that you are living apart from your spouse, but you’re still legally married until you get a judgment of divorce from a court (even if yo...
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Who is the grantor of a revocable living trust?
A revocable living trust––sometimes simply called a living trust––is a legal entity created to hold ownership of an individual’s assets. The person who fo...
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How can I move to Canada from Ireland?
Those looking to immigrate to Canada from Ireland have the option to enter the Express Entry pool or apply for a Provincial Nominee Program also known as ...
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Where do I report the sale of an investment property?
Report the gain or loss on the sale of rental property on Form 4797, Sales of Business Property or on Form 8949, Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital A...
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How many years can you go out on a personal loan?
Most unsecured personal loans have terms that are between one and five years. Long-term personal loans are those that carry longer payback periods, usuall...
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