Making your home interest tax deductible
Making your home interest tax deductible is one of the tools I love to use to help clients save taxes. Canada Revenue Agency calls this
George Dube
May 1, 2025
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Year-end tax checklist: Beware over-contributing to your TFSA
When it comes to managing your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), one common pitfall many people face is over-contributing. It’s easy to assume that withdrawing funds
George Dube
December 5, 2024
Is my lunch tax deductible?
A common question from real estate investor clients is “Is my lunch tax deductible?” The answer can be tricky. For example, I received the following
George Dube
April 18, 2023
Taking depreciation on a property: Advantages & disadvantages
To depreciate or not to depreciate, that is the question? Right? Taking depreciation on a property is as debate I have seen many real estate
George Dube
October 21, 2022
Tracking kilometres with a simplified logbook: Think again
Doing a logbook for all your motor vehicle expenses is hard work. You have to consistently record the trips you make related to your real
George Dube
March 15, 2022
Repairs and maintenance vs capital expenditures
Frequently, real estate investors try to differentiate between repairs they can deduct immediately and capital expenditures which are deducted over a long period of time. Typically you
George Dube
November 1, 2021
Refundable dividend tax can save you money
Why should real estate investors care about the refundable dividend tax on hand (RDTOH)? Because Canadian real investors who hold real estate investments in corporations
George Dube
November 16, 2020
Capital gains vs. business income: Q&A for real estate investors
Q: I have a question about capital gains vs business income. For my real estate investments, Revenue Canada (CRA) is not allowing me to claim
George Dube
August 7, 2020