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.  

On October 7, 2014 the final piece of the puzzle was put in place to allow federally regulated PRPPs to become a reality across Canada.

Last week we reported on the New Small Business Job Credit will provide savings to small businesses through a reduction in EI premiums. This week, we’ll show you how employers will benefit.

The new Ontario Community Food program Tax Credit is worth 25% of the fair market value of food donated to the community and it’s an innovative idea that may catch on with other provinces and the federal government. 

Tax planning is about what you keep to live your happy life with. It’s too bad so many people miss out by failing to think about year end tax planning in the family.

(Winnipeg, MB) – On October 8, the new Financial Education Channel on the Financial Post, hosted by Knowledge Bureau, officially launched.

Learn how to expertly advise business owners about year-end tax planning and the best way to manage after-tax family income and the investment in the family business to meet future goals at the Year-End and Business Succession Planning Bootcamp this November.