Tax Doctors Canada Tax News And Information

We receive many questions regarding obligations to file tax returns.  For example, an individual is in Canada for six months to a year and is not sure whether he/she has a tax filing obligation. When does an individual have to file a tax return?  Subsection 2(1) of the Income Tax Act (ITA) provides some guidance:

The New Housing Rebate is available to individuals who purchased a new home or purchased a home that was recently substantially renovated. There is also a special rebate in instances where you as the owner constructed or substantially renovated your home. Mobile and floating homes are also eligible for this rebate.