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Answer: can NR claim HST rebate

Hi Joey, Non-residents of Canada can claim the GST rebate on the purchase of newly constructed property that is leased to a tenant.

2 years ago
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Answer: Is claimimg cCA on rental property not a good idea if it’ll be converted to personal use?

Hi Levi, When you change the use of a rental property to a principal residence there will be a deemed disposition at that time. The deemed selling ...

2 years ago
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Answer: transfer of property from CCPC to its owners

Hi KTK, The properties can be transferred to you, but the transfer price must be equal to the fair market value on the date of the transfer. This c...

2 years ago
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Answer: Canadian Rental Income for Non Resident in US

Hi Rajan, Please contact the CRA, non-resident withholding tax department, apply for a non-resident remitter number and make the payment for the pa...

2 years ago
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Answer: Non-Resident Federal 48% Surtax

Hi Henry, Please check the T4 Slip. If the province of employment is "Ontario", the surtax will not apply, and in this case, ensure that you enter ...

2 years ago
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Answer: Foreign business T1135

Hi There, If the company is incorporated, file form T1134 Summary and Supplement. If the company is a partnership or a sole proprietorship, file f...

2 years ago
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Answer: Canadian Tax Residency

Hi Helena, You likely became a non-resident of Canada when you left Canada to study in the UK in 2020. You have to wait for the CRA to issue a Dete...

2 years ago
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Answer: Income tax for indian seafarer having PR card but sailing from india

Hi Sandeep, If you have a valid PR and your ties to Canada are stronger than to India, you will continue to be a tax resident of Canada even if you...

2 years ago
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Answer: Canadian Rental Income for a non resident

Hi Janice, Complete a Section 216 Non-Resident Return. DO NOT file a T1 non-resident return. Our fee to prepare a Section 216 Non-Resident Return ...

2 years ago
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Answer: real estate ownership to family traust

Hi Hezi, You can transfer property to a family trust. If the fair market value is more than the cost amount of the property, you will pay capital g...

2 years ago
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Answer: Switching from Restaurant owner to Restaurant lessor

Hi Tien, Apply for a new GST/HST number. Separate the income and expenses into 2 periods: (a) restaurant operator and (b) rental property. The prof...

2 years ago
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Answer: Foreign property -more than one home Abroad

Hi Mohan, You can have more than one personal use property, including a home that is occupied by your parents that you visit on occasion. Personal ...

2 years ago
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Answer: Filing income tax for closed business

Hi Erin, File your personal tax return based on the T4 slips that you received. The owner is responsible for any unpaid payroll taxes, not you.

2 years ago
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Answer: CCPC Loss Carryback: T2 Schedule 4, but then what? GIFI? Amend?

Hi Norm, No, you don't have the amend the previous year's tax return due to a loss-carry-back. Record the tax refund you receive in the current yea...

2 years ago
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Answer: How do I enter T5008 and T5 in the T2 return for my corporation?

Hi Eric, Report dispositions of capital property (including securities) on Schedule 6 of the T2 corporate tax return. In addition to this, report d...

2 years ago
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