What does ‘ALOHA’ mean to you? In the caring world- or at least in the Hollywood-type caring world, and in the movie “The Fundamentals of Caring” the acronym stands for: Ask, Listen, Observe, Help, Ask Again. Caregiving is so much more.
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was asked if a taxpayer’s property designated as his “principal residence” but rented and lived in by his son continued to qualify as his “principal residence” for the purpose of claiming a principal residence exemption to shelter a gain from personal tax.
In February of last year, in Carter v. Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down the ban on doctor-assisted dying, and gave the federal government 1 year to instate a law
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was asked if a duplex occupied by a taxpayer and her aging parent could be treated as the daughter’s taxpayer “principal residence” for the purpose of claiming the principal residence exemption from the capital realized on the sale of the duplex at a later date.
Last week I told Keith’s story. Today’s blog provides some direction and support for Keith and employed carers who may also be reading or sharing this blog!
Last month, a fellow blogger Audrey Miller wrote on care expenses and services in general which may be eligible for a tax credit in one form or another. Co-incidentally the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) was recently asked to comment on the tax system overall as it applies to seniors and…
We all move through our day generally knowing what to expect. However what about when the phone rings and it is the hospital with news about your parent? What will you do?
Canada has some catching up to do when it comes to supporting caregivers. If we had the Carer Act in Canada, what would it look like?
Have you heard of a ‘hospitalist’? If not, next time you are in the hospital or advocating for a loved one in the hospital, this may be the doctor who you see.
The CRA was asked if care expenses paid to a retirement home for an individual suffering from Alzheimer disease could qualify as an eligible medical expense.