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Leaving Canada: Understanding Canadian Departure Tax Implications
Learn the Canadian tax implications of leaving Canada, including departure tax, Forms T1161 and T1243, asset reporting and ongoing non resident obligations.
Francis Do
Jul 29


Are You a Canadian Tax Resident? Key Rules
Learn how Canadian tax residency is determined, including CRA residential ties, the 183 day deemed resident rule, and tax treaty tiebreaker rules.
Francis Do
May 31


Lease vs Finance Vehicle Through Corporation Canada | Tax Rules
Leasing or financing a vehicle through your corporation can have different tax results. This article explains the key rules, deduction limits, and personal use issues.
Francis Do
May 20


Salary vs Dividend Planning in Canada for Business Owners
Salary and dividends each have advantages depending on your personal and corporate goals. This article explores practical planning factors, including cash flow, retirement savings, benefits, and tax efficiency.
Francis Do
May 14


Salary vs Dividend in Canada: Essentials for Business Owners
Should you pay yourself salary or dividends? This article explains the key tax differences, including CPP, RRSP room, payroll obligations, and long term planning considerations.
Francis Do
May 14


GST/HST New Housing Rebate in Ontario: Who Qualifies and How Much
Buying a new home in Ontario? Learn how the GST/HST new housing rebate works, who may qualify and how much relief may be available.
Francis Do
Apr 5


Personal Tax Checklist Canada: Key Deductions and Credits
Use this Canadian personal tax checklist to review common deductions, credits and filing items before preparing your 2025 tax return.
Francis Do
Apr 5


Tax Deductions for Doctors in Canada: What's Deductible?
Not every expense is deductible. This article explains common tax deductions for physicians and the expenses that require extra care.
Francis Do
Mar 8


Basics of a Medicine Professional Corporation (MPC) in Ontario
Learn the tax basics of a Medicine Professional Corporation in Ontario, including incorporation, salary vs dividends and tax deferral planning.
Francis Do
Feb 17


Carrying on Business in Canada Series Part 3: Canadian Subsidiary vs Branch
Expanding into Canada? Compare Canadian branch vs subsidiary tax issues, including corporate tax, withholding tax, branch tax and audit exposure.
Francis Do
Dec 1, 2025


Carrying on Business in Canada Series Part 2: Regulation 102 and Regulation 105 Withholding in Canada
Learn how Regulation 102 and 105 withholding applies to non-resident employees and service providers working in Canada, including waivers.
Francis Do
Nov 17, 2025


Carrying on Business in Canada Series: Part 1 – Carrying on Business in Canada and Permanent Establishments
Learn when a foreign company may be carrying on business in Canada, how permanent establishment rules apply and when tax filings may be required.
Francis Do
Nov 2, 2025


Understanding Section 216 and NR6: A Guide for Non-Resident Property Owners in Canada
Non-resident earning Canadian rental income? Learn how Section 216 returns, NR6 forms and Part XIII withholding tax rules work in Canada.
Francis Do
Oct 13, 2025
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