A little-known fact in Canada is that many moving expenses are tax deductible and can boost your return - so keep all your moving related receipts! Here is a list of moving-related expenses that you can submit to CRA at tax time to help recoup some of the costs associated with your move. What Moving Expenses Can I Claim? Traveling expenses, including car expenses for you and your family Meals and ...
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So you’ve made the fortuitous decision to invest in real estate and now you want the revenue stream to begin raining down on you. But are you ready? Below we provide a list of items to help prepare you to be an effective and fair first-time landlord! NB- We are assuming your building allows rentals so you are not breaking any strata laws in listing your place. Here's a list a new ...
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In a tight rental market, renters must be informed and astute as landlords often hold the balance of power in the negotiation process. If you haven’t had much experience as a tenant, it’s important to know your rights before throughout the entire rental process, from signing the lease, during the tenancy, and at the end of a tenancy. Here's a quick list of rights you have as a tenant Signing a Lease ...
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