Dates and location
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Dates and location
Hours
Description
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In this audio learning course, you will learn about various tax incentives that exist in Canada for first-time home buyers. Whether you are looking to buy your first home yourself, or are advising others that are looking for a first home, stay up to date with the latest tax developments in this area through this audio learning experience.
Lessons Covered:
- Introduction
- What is a “First-Time Home Buyer” for Tax Purposes?
- Saving for Your First Home – Using an RRSP
- Saving for Your First Home – Using an FHSA
- First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit
- GST Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers
- Other Considerations (moving expenses, work from home expenses, income from short-term rentals, change in use rules, principal residence exemption, anti-flipping rules)
- Conclusion
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify who qualifies as a “first-time home buyer” in Canada.
- Understand how to save for a first home through an RRSP or an FHSA.
- Learn about various tax incentives available for first-time home buyers in Canada.
Who Will Benefit
This course is designed for CPAs and other professionals who are looking to gain an understanding of recent tax developments in the area of Canadian residential real estate. Examples of individuals who would benefit from this course include:
- Accountants
- Financial advisors
- Individuals holding investments
- Potential "first-time" buyers of residential housing
- Parents looking to help their children with the purchase of residential housing
How to Access the Course
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Please allow up to 15 minutes after registration for the course to appear on your BlackBoard page.
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Speaker(s)
Alex Garber, CPA, CA, MTax has been in public practice since 2004, specializing in income taxation for Canadian owner-managed businesses and their shareholders. Alex started his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP in Toronto. He is currently an independent tax advisor, assisting various clients, sole-practitioners and CPA firms in the Greater Toronto Area. Alex has a particular passion for tax education. He is an adjunct professor at the Schulich School of Business at York University, teaching taxation to both undergraduate and master's students, where he has won multiple awards for outstanding teaching. Alex also delivers PD seminars for CPA Ontario and is a frequent speaker at various conferences and training sessions on the topic of income taxation in Canada.