The UHT May Be Cancelled, But Vacancy Taxes Remain

As tax professionals, you are keenly aware of the constant changes our federal government makes to the Income Tax Act. Adjustments are made, and you must adapt. Not often, though, is a tax eliminated altogether. But in the case of the Underused Housing Tax (UHT), that is exactly what has happened – it was cancelled in the federal budget of November 4, 2025, but Canada’s underused housing taxes have not been eliminated. Here’s what you need to know for tax season 2026.

One of the more difficult decisions for those approaching retirement is when to start receiving their CPP retirement pension. 

Last week we covered Foreign Income Verification Reporting, Form T1135 in general along with the basic requirements of foreign holdings reporting.  This week we’ll look at the form in detail and cover some of the specific reporting requirements.

Substantial tax reform has recently changed the rules for post-death planning for high net worth families.

Have you reserved your spot at the 2015 Distinguished Advisors Conference (DAC) yet?

It’s February – no time to waste. 

Rick Green from Calgary, AB has nothing but praise for Knowledge Bureau’s Elements of Real Wealth Management course.