Court Confirms Transfer of “Ownership” Necessary for HST New Housing Rebate Eligibility
As you may know, the HST New Housing Rebate is established and governed by the federal Excise Tax Act, and is aimed primarily at those who buy a new or substantially-renovated home from a builder […]
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Court Confirms Transfer of “Ownership” Necessary for HST New Housing Rebate
Ground-breaking Supreme Court decision affects all real estate contracts
This was an article that I wrote for REM online and it was originally published February 10, 2015.
The Supreme Court of Canada recently released a ground-breaking decision, Bhasin v. Hrynew, which articulates newly clarified duties on how the parties to a contract must behave […]
Daylight Savings Time and the Arrival of Spring
Daylight Savings Time!
I am looking out at my garden, the beauty of fall has long ended leaving only bare trees, leaves on the ground, and a few geraniums still in bloom. I’m also looking back at the past year. Again we have all seen […]
UPDATED – Are You an American Citizen, Resident in Canada, Canadian Homeowner? Read On!!
UPDATED
If you are an American citizen, but resident in Canada who owns a home in Canada, you may be subject to a significant tax hit. Over the past several years, there has been significant media coverage and numerous articles concerning the I.R.S.’ targeting of American […]