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.  

The Tax Court of Canada (TCC) recently dismissed an appeal from a taxpayer who asserted that an Order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice obligating him to pay child support and the application of subsection 118(5) of the Income Tax Act (the Act) infringed his rights under section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter).

CRA is acting to shore up compliance for small business owners – both tax practitioners and their clients will be engaged in a “Get it Right the First Time” initiative which includes office visits by CRA. 

Over the summer, Knowledge Bureau will be taking an in depth look at the use of trusts in family wealth planning. An introduction to the topic begins the series.

What exactly do Canadians need to know about owning U.S. real estate?

For the 2013 and future tax years, CRA will be allowed to collect up to 50% of the taxes they think are owing as a result of your participation in the scheme, even if you decide to file a Notice of Objection.

George Hartman brings his expertise on advisor business succession planning and exit strategies to the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Conference as part of Business Valuation: Succession Plans vs. Exit Strategies.