Recent news reports show that Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is cracking down on condo flipping in Toronto. It turns out that Canada Revenue Agency is reviewing a few thousand purchase/sale transactions that may potentially involve pre-construction condo flipping. CRA is determining whether specific formal audits are required in order to uncover tax evaders. Essentially, CRA […]
The Ontario government has set up an HST rebate on new homes as a means of helping new homeowners with the ever-increasing cost of buying a home. By offering homebuyers an HST rebate on new homes, the aim is to lessen the financial burden for the many first time buyers. The HST rebate on new […]
Today, there are hot real estate markets in every part of the country. This creates a whole new set of dynamics for homebuyers and home sellers, and especially for the first time homebuyer. But the fundamentals of buying remain the same, and it’s always wise to keep things on course.
Sometimes referred to as new housing rebates, new home rebates in Ontario are available to those who purchase a new home or condo directly from a builder, or who hire a builder to build a new home. In Ontario, the HST rebate is often assigned to the vendor on closing. This rebate then allows the […]
For homeowners who may be unaware, there are home renovation rebates in Ontario that are available through Canada Revenue Agency. These are HST rebates, with eligibility requirements that every individual must meet. In fact, Canada Revenue Agency has very specific definitions for what they consider to be a “substantial renovation” or a “major addition” to an […]
Canada Revenue Agency provides a definition for a large-scale home renovation that qualifies for an HST rebate. The definition outlines the eligibility requirements for those who wish to claim an HST rebate. In addition to a large-scale home renovation, there are also definitions provided for different types of residential buildings, and for buildings that are […]
