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Warren Dueck Interviewed on News Talk 980 CKNW about Tax Issues Arising from Sales of U.S. and Canadian Vacation Properties

ICYMI: As the pandemic drags on and the Canada-U.S. border remains closed, many Canadians and Americans are re-thinking ownership of properties located outside their respective home countries. Warren Dueck recently spoke with Stirling Faux on CKNW News Talk 980 to provide some insight on what to consider if you are thinking about selling property located […]

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British Columbia Speculation and Vacancy Tax

January 28, 2019

Owners of BC residential property need to be aware of the new 2018 British Columbia Speculation and Vacancy Tax affects and how to apply for exemptions. To prevent housing speculation in British Columbia and help turn vacant homes into rentals in its overheated market, the BC provincial government recently implemented the BC Speculation and Vacancy […]

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US Federal Income Tax – Gains on Sale of your Home Part 1

December 14, 2012

Generally, Canadians living in Canada are not subject to tax on gains from the sale of their principal residence. However, for a Canadian resident who is also a U.S. citizen or resident (including permanent resident or “green-card” holder and those meeting the “substantial presence” test), the same capital gain may be taxable on his or […]

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