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Answer: Business loss

Hi Mark, Business losses can be carried back to the preceding 3 tax years or carried forward for up to 20 tax years. Complete Schedule 4 of the T2 ...

3 years ago
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Answer: rental property + full time job

Hi Jacky, Canadian tax returns are filed separately and there is not an option to file jointly. If you are the owner of the 2 properties, you must...

3 years ago
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Answer: Tax implications of canadian non resident selling stock

Hi, You need to file a T1 Departure Return and you may owe departure tax. Gains / losses from marketable securities sold after your departure date...

3 years ago
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Answer: Are non-sRED Software Development Costs Deductible?

Hi, Yes, you can deduct expenses incurred for software projects that don't qualify for the SR&ED program. Note that capital assets purchased i...

3 years ago
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Answer: Health Benefits taxation for a Shareholder

Hi Mariam, Group benefits (medical and dental) are not a taxable benefit, so long as you (shareholder) are also an employee and the benefits you re...

3 years ago
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Answer: are Owner Contributions and Self Employment Tax Withholdings deductible?

Hi, It appears that you are on your company's payroll system. In this case, the company should issue a T4 slip to you, and not a T4A. The company ...

3 years ago
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Answer: What to do when CRA violates Income Tax Act Subsection 220(4.5) and owes non-resident tax refund ?

Hi, Please complete form RC4288 Request for Taxpayer Relief and send it to the CRA.

3 years ago
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Answer: what bank account do expenses that are partially personal come out of

Hi Jill, Pay for these expenses yourself and then have your company reimburse you on a monthly or quarterly basis for the business use portion of y...

3 years ago
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Answer: Can the Shareholder use personal name on Title?

Hi, You should consult with an attorney regarding the legality of the contract. At a minimum, your grandmother should have received independent lega...

3 years ago
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Answer: 2023 TD1 Federal Form – line 7

Hi, Enter $15,000 on line 1 and 7 of form TD1. Enter $0 on line 8 since you are married and don't meet the conditions for the eligible dependent tax...

3 years ago
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Answer: is a medical corporation a qualified small business corporation

Hi, Your shares are not QSBC shares if your corporation did not carry on an active business in the 24 months prior to sale.

3 years ago
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Answer: Will I Still be a tax resident in Canada?

Yes, you will still be a tax resident of Canada, which means you are taxable in Canada on your global income. To avoid double taxation, claim a forei...

5 years ago
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Answer: Do US tax residents need to Report their cDN Corporations to the IRS?

If you become a US resident for tax purposes, you will need to file form 5471 with the IRS in respect of your Canadian corporation. In addition, you ...

5 years ago
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