Hi there,

Do you remember being offered life insurance for your mortgage by the bank/lender?

In the whirlwind of paperwork and stress/excitement of the situation, a life insurance quote from the bank can feel a lot like the extended warranty they offered you on your last car (sadly true).

I often recommend against taking that insurance at the time, but once things settle a bit, now is the time to get the facts and decide if it makes sense for you to be covered.

To clear things up, I've created "Should You Get Mortgage Life Insurance?" a guide to help you understand what you're being offered and how it stacks up against a standalone term life policy.

Hope it helps!

David Pipe

Trust tax reporting:

• Starting from tax years ending after December 30, 2023, all trusts, including bare trusts and joint accounts, must file a T3 Tax Return annually. Missing the filing, due 90 days after the trust's year-end (March 30, 2024, for most), will result in penalties.

Underused House Tax (UHT)

• The UHT is a yearly tax for vacant homes owned by non-residents or non-citizens. It can also apply to some Canadian companies, partnerships, and trusts. Changes proposed on November 21, 2023, aim to exempt specific groups from filing requirements. The first filing deadline is April 30, 2024.

First Home Savings Account (FHSA):

• Contributions made in 2023 can be deducted from your 2023 tax return, or choose to claim them later, which could be beneficial if you expect a higher income soon.

Working from home:

• The flat-rate method for home office deductions, used during 2020-2022, won't be available from 2023. You'll need to revert to the detailed method for claims.

Residential property flipping:

• A rule introduced on January 1, 2023, taxes profits from flipping residential properties as business income, not as capital gains, if the property was held for less than a year. Exceptions apply, so check if this affects any sale you made in 2023.

Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payments:

• March 20, 2024
• April 19, 2024
• May 17, 2024

Personal income tax deadlines in 2024:

• Quarterly installments for 2024 income tax (if applicable, i.e., tax not deducted at source): March 15

• Income tax return filing for individuals: April 30

• Income tax return filing for self-employed individuals: June 17 (the normal deadline of June 15 falls on a Saturday this year)

Want to learn more? Lets talk

David Pipe is a Mortgage Agent of TMG - The Mortgage Group, FSRA  #10315

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