Tax Alert Archives January 2020

Reminder: Pay the interest on prescribed-rate loans or indebtedness by January 30

Prescribed-rate loans or indebtedness generally refer to loans or indebtedness that meet the following statutory requirements to qualify for an exception to certain attribution rules in the Income Tax Act (Canada):

  1. interest is charged on the loan or indebtedness

Prepared by: Alvin Lun

Alvin’s practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning for individuals, trusts, and corporations, as well as representing taxpayers in their disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency. He is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese. Prior to joining Thorsteinssons, Alvin… more »

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Speculation and Vacancy Tax: Rental Restriction Exemption Extended Through to 2021

On December 23, 2019, the BC Government issued Order in Council No. 723 (the “Order”).  Among other things, the Order establishes the Exemptions from Tax Regulation (the “Regulation”) and amends the Regulation to extend the exemption for properties subject to…

Prepared by: Alvin Lun

Alvin’s practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning for individuals, trusts, and corporations, as well as representing taxpayers in their disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency. He is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese. Prior to joining Thorsteinssons, Alvin… more »

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