INTRODUCTION: LOSS CARRYOVER CLAIMS EXCEEDING $200,000, ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET AUDITED A routine loss carryover claim could trigger a tax audit. This is especially so, where the taxpayer is not aware of the relevant considerations of the CRA with respect to such claims. It is even more difficult...
Introduction – How CRA Assessments are Appealed to the Tax Court of Canada The Tax Court is a federal court that has the jurisdiction to deal with matters involving all taxpayers including corporations and trusts related to the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”). The Tax Court was created by the Tax...
Introduction To Non-Resident Withholding Tax When non-residents receive income from Canadian sources, such as dividends, interest, royalties, or rental income, the Canadian government imposes a withholding tax on this income. The payor (e.g., a corporation or individual in Canada) is responsible for deducting the tax from the payment and...
Introduction: Landlord’s Tax Obligations Canada has, over the years, gradually become a difficult business for landlords. In particular, Canada has grown much less welcoming towards short-term rental units. In fact, the government of Canada has specifically targeted landlords who operate short-term rentals and imposed a series of additional taxes...
Key Takeaway (Updated June 2026): Casual or recreational poker winnings remain non-taxable in Canada as windfalls. However, if you treat poker as a full-time or primary livelihood—with sustained profits, systematic organization, and financial dependence—the CRA will likely tax your net winnings as business income. This is now settled law...