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Category: Disability

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Principal residence exemption – renting to a child

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.

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Another Deadline Passes – The Continuing Saga of Bill C-14

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

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Principal Residence – Duplex or Intergenerational House

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.

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Keith’s Life Interrupted- Part 2

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!

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PERSONAL TAX SYSTEM FOR SENIORS: A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE CRA

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…

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A Day Like Any Other….Life Interrupted

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?

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‘It’s Not If You Will Be A Caregiver, But When’*

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?

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A few doctors you may want to get to know

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.

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Care expenses paid to a retirement home

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.

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How Many Social Workers Do You Know?

Did you know that the services provided by a registered social worker are often covered by extended health care plans? This means we can provide a receipt for our services which may be reimbursed by your carrier.

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