New 30-Year Amortizations for Insured Mortgages
Effective August 1, 2024, the government will allow 30-year mortgage amortizations for first-time homeowners who purchase newly built homes. For existing mortgage holders who meet specific criteria, “permanent amortization relief” will be available to extend repayment periods for as long as they need to get to the number they can afford to pay monthly. It’s an extension from the 25-year mortgage amortizations previously allowed. However, this isn’t for everyone… there is a significant risk to lifetime wealth creation and must be managed with an eye to interest rates and payment terms to reduce the non-deductible interest costs.Consumer Price Index for September Determines Indexation for 2016
Indexation of tax brackets and personal amounts for 2016 is determined by the average CPI numbers for the twelve months ending September 2015 (which were announced last week).
Should TFSA Accounts Be Topped Up?
It appears unlikely that investors who have already maximized their TFSA contribution room to $10,000 in 2015 will be asked to remove the extra $4500, should the new government make good on their pledge to repeal the $10,000 maximum contribution in favor of a $5500 annual amount.
DAC 2015 to Proceed As Planned: Hurricane Spared Puerto Vallarta
We are very happy and relieved to provide you with this update on DAC 2015 in Puerto Vallarta: the Westin Resort and Spa has reported there are no damages; staff have returned as well, reporting no damages to their homes; and everything appears to be operating as normal—including the sunshine—after the tremendous scare from Hurricane Patricia on Friday.
Knowledge Bureau Designate
Chenine Humphrey, owner of Paper Trail Bookkeeping and Business Centre, is on the move! In the process of moving her existing bookkeeping practice to a commercial location where she will be launching an innovative new service to help bookkeepers.
Still Time to Register for Calgary, Toronto Fall DAW
There is still time to register for the Fall Distinguished Advisor Workshop (DAW) October 29 in Calgary and November 2 in Toronto. Be the first in your professional community to interpret the changes anticipated under the new Liberal government and reference the 2016 indexation in true-to-life scenarios.
After The Election: How to Plan For Tax Changes
The new Liberal government outlined several significant tax changes in their election platform. If they make good on those election promises in tax year 2016 and beyond, millions of Canadians will be affected financially; some will be winners and some will be losers.
