Hi Juanita, If you and your spouse are both on the title to the property and both of you contributed equal amounts to purchase the property, then both spouses must report 1/2 of the income and expenses of the property.
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 could trigger a capital gain. You cannot claim the lifetime capital gains exemption. The LTCGE is available when a shareholder sells his/her Qualified Small Business Corporation Shares.
Hi Rajan, Please contact the CRA, non-resident withholding tax department, apply for a non-resident remitter number and make the payment for the past-due amount. Then, request an NR4 Proforma from the CRA. The last step to get a refund is to file a Section 216 Non-Resident Return.
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 the Province of Taxation as Ontario. If the province of employment is “Outside Canada”, the surtax will apply.
Hi There, If the company is incorporated, file form T1134 Summary and Supplement. If the company is a partnership or a sole proprietorship, file form T1135. Vacant commercial properties held in a foreign partnership or your personal capacity are reported on form T1135.
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 Determination of Residency Letter before filing. Based on the information provided, you do not have a filing obligation with the CRA for the 2023 tax … Continue reading Canadian Tax Residency
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 are outside Canada for more than 183 days.
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 is $400 (one owner) + disbursements. If you would like to proceed, please complete this checklist and return it to me: https://madanca.com/section-216-checklist/
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 gains tax in respect of the transfer.
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 profit made in period (a) is active and taxed at the small business tax rate. The profit made in period (b) is passive and taxed at the passive income tax rate. … Continue reading Switching from Restaurant owner to Restaurant lessor
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 use property is not reported on form T1135.
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 year as a reduction to the current corporate income tax expense.
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